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Boat of the Deerhound rescuing Captain Raphael Semmes, 1864 (c1880)
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Boat of the Deerhound rescuing Captain Raphael Semmes, 1864 (c1880)
Boat of the Deerhound rescuing Captain Raphael Semmes, 1864 (c1880). Semmes was a Confederate naval officer during the American Civil War. He commanded the CSS Alabama, a prolific commerce raider that captured 69 vessels as prizes. The Alabama was finally sunk after a battle with the Union warship USS Kearsage off Cherbourg, France on 19th June 1864. Semmes and 41 of his crew were rescued by the British yacht Deerhound. A print from Cassells History of the United States, by Edmund Ollier, Volume III, Cassell Petter and Galpin, London, c1880
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This print captures a pivotal moment in American history - the Boat of the Deerhound rescuing Captain Raphael Semmes during the American Civil War. Semmes, a Confederate naval officer, commanded the notorious CSS Alabama, which wreaked havoc on Union vessels by capturing an astounding 69 prizes. However, his reign came to an end when the Alabama engaged in a fierce battle with the Union warship USS Kearsage off Cherbourg, France on June 19th, 1864. In this image from Cassells History of the United States by Edmund Ollier, we witness Semmes and 41 members of his crew being saved by the British yacht Deerhound. The scene is filled with tension as men scramble aboard boats amidst choppy waters and billowing smoke. It serves as a reminder of both the bravery displayed by these sailors and the devastating impact of warfare at sea. The monochrome aesthetic adds to its historical significance, transporting us back to this crucial moment in naval warfare. As we gaze upon this print, we are reminded of how nations clashed on distant oceans during one of America's darkest periods. This photograph stands as a testament to human resilience and international cooperation in times of crisis. As we reflect upon this image today, it serves as a poignant reminder that even amidst conflict there can be acts of compassion and heroism that transcend national boundaries.
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