CSS Nashville

One compelling story of the American Civil War is that of the steamer Nashville. One naval historian described the ship as “a ghost that for months ran the sea lanes of the globe with scores of ships on her trail.” Originally a mail ship for the Union, the Nashville would serve as a raider, a blockade runner, and even a privateer- because, don’t all good stories involve pirates?
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The remains of the ship are on display at Fort McAllister, Richmond Hill, GA.

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My paternal great-great-grandfather was a member of Company H, 15th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment

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I can only wonder just how large the classes would be, if history was taught in school, like this. I would make a small wager that there would be zero failing grades too. No matter the major historical story, it's the smaller stories, like this one, within the bigger one that truly makes history interesting. ;-)

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@robertweldon7909 Back when I went to school- lo, these many years ago- history WAS taught like this.

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Try to get a room full of 13 14 year old's to listen to an hour of this. Then test them on it good luck.

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The craftsmanship to construct such a massive ship with the technology of its time is amazing.

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This is the first time I heard of a U.S. ship with the prefix of “USMS”.

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Thank you, THG for this concise and informative episode from the ACW. There are so many tales to tell from the war that are not known or understood by the modern public. You use all a great service.

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I think The History Guy would have a great take on the adventures of confederate raider Raphael Semmes! He of the famous captain of the Alabama.

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What ever ended up happening to the little English boy, who hopped onboard the join the Confederate Army? Boy, I wonder how long it took for him to realize just what exactly he had bargained for; and to kick himself, asking, “Just what the holy hell was I thinking!?”

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He was 20, so not “little.” He ended up a captain in the Confederate navy.

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@@TheHistoryGuyChannel: My mistake. I guess I became distracted by his onboard rating, “Landsman, or boy”.

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Excellent as always. Since we seem to be on a warship kick and Im sure this is a subject near and dear to your heart, may I suggest a video discussing the three USS Illinois Battleships. The one that never was, the one that was for 58 years, and the one that almost was. Fascinating stories all. Keep up the good work.

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Thank you THG. Great presentation! Please do another story about the CSS Shenandoah, the ship that fired the "Last Shot" and wrecked the Union whaling fleet in the North Pacific Ocean. What a story.

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Last shots of the American Civil War and the CSS Shenandoah. Updated episode. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXu6m4embKl7e80

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The attack of the CSS Florida by the USS Wachusett might make a good story.

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Another excellent account of history sir. Thank you!

[@rickhobson3211]

As no other country recognized the Confederacy as a county, the Nashville could not have been a privateer. The definition of privateer is "an armed ship owned and officered by private individuals holding a government commission and authorized for use in war, especially in the capture of enemy merchant shipping." As no country recognized the Confederacy, there was no government to back the paperwork. So... pirates they were.

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Whatever your views on the great secession, those were brave men.

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What became of the crew at the end? Survivors?

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Thanks for mentioning that bit about slavery. It cannot be denied. Anyway, a terrific and fascinating naval THG!

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Definitely a Pirate ship! They should have flown the Skull and Cross swords on a black flag!

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As much as I love these small lectures. These are just interesting stories in the end. I guess I would rather have classes packed full of chemists and engineers etc.

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Confederate Steamer sounds like it belongs on UD....

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[@51WCDodge]

Point of Order Sir! A Privateer is NOT a Pirate ! They operate with a 'Comission'. Now I know you American's don't like that, after all my forebears in Jersey were Privateers, but you encouraged the French to set on us, on January 6th 1781, and we all know (Thanks to you) where that went. But like CSS Nashville, they were not Pirates. If any Pirates are involved it is the San Jacinto.

[@TheHistoryGuyChannel]

I have discussed the distinction in other episodes. A letter of marque doesn’t really change that you are taking ships on the high seas. While it might make a difference in court, even most privateers think of themselves as pirates, as do, most often, those they raid. As I am not charging anyone in a court of law, I feel that it is not unreasonable to make the claim, as, in fact, newspapers did at the time. Note that the 1854 declaration of Paris eliminated the distinction. American privateers during the US Civil War were pirates by European law. Certainly some described San Jacinto’s act as piracy. It is an interesting claim for the UK to make given their actions in 1812, but the dispute was answered via diplomacy.

[@51WCDodge]

@@TheHistoryGuyChannel Pity more such matters aren't settled by diplomacy. Keep Well.