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Confederate Cruiser Pampero
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Confederate Cruiser Pampero
The Pampero, launched in October 1863 in Glasgow, was subsequently detained due to suspicion that it was intended to be used on the Confederate side of the U.S. Civil War. In November a British warship was moored in such a manner to block its departure, and she was placed under scrutiny by customs officers. Date: 1863 - 1864
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1863 1864 Confederate Cruiser Glasgow
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This evocative image captures the moment in time when the Confederate cruiser Pampero, a formidable vessel launched in Glasgow in October 1863, was under scrutiny during the tumultuous period of the American Civil War. The Pampero, a Confederate acquisition intended to bolster their naval forces, was detained due to suspicions that it was to be used in the ongoing conflict between the Union and the Confederacy. In November 1863, a British warship was moored in such a manner as to block the Pampero's departure from the port. Customs officers were placed on board to inspect the vessel and its cargo, adding to the intrigue and tension surrounding its presence. The Pampero, a symbol of the complex web of international involvement in the Civil War, was a source of controversy and debate. Some believed that Britain, as a neutral party, should not be providing military support to the Confederacy, while others saw it as a matter of business and commerce. This historical photograph, from the extensive collection of Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in the annals of American history. The Pampero's detainment in Glasgow during the Civil War era serves as a reminder of the intricate geopolitical dynamics at play during this tumultuous period in history.
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