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Part 3: Cruise of the Alabama
C.S.S. Alabama: An Illustrated History
  • Jack L. Dickinson, Marshall University
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Publication Date
10-11-2017
Abstract

“The Alabama was built for speed rather than battle. Her lines were symmetrical and fine; her material of the best. In fifteen minutes her propeller could be hoisted, and she could go through every evolution under sail without any impediment. In less time her propeller could be lowered; with sails furled, and yards braced within two points of a headwind, she was a perfect steamer. Her speed, independent, was from ten to twelve knots; combined, and under favorable circumstances, she could make fifteen knots. When ready for sea she drew fifteen feet of water.”

Century Magazine, 31, April 1886, p.911.

Citation Information
Jack L. Dickinson. "Part 3: Cruise of the Alabama" (2017)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/jack_dickinson/11/