Union Scourge: Raphael Semmes spent 34 years in the U.S. Navy before resigning to join the Confederacy. As Alabama’s commander he claimed a record 65 prizes over 22 months. (Heritage Auctions, Dallas)
Union Scourge: Raphael Semmes spent 34 years in the U.S. Navy before resigning to join the Confederacy. As Alabama’s commander he claimed a record 65 prizes over 22 months. (Heritage Auctions, Dallas)