The famed Confederate commerce raider C.S.S. Florida, which had been captured under dubious circumstances in October, suspiciously sinks before she could be returned.
Tag: U.S.S. Wachusett
The Capture of the C.S.S. Florida
The Federal steam sloop U.S.S. Wachusett captures the famed Confederate commerce raider C.S.S. Florida in the waters of a neutral country, which sparks international outrage. This daring seizure draws both praise and condemnation from various quarters.