The Cruise of the Alabama and the Sumter / From the Private Journals and Other Papers of Commander R. Semmes, C.S.N., and Other Officers

by Raphael Semmes

Vigilans—Of Maine, from New York to Island of Sombrero. Captured 3d December, 1861, in lat. 29° 10' N., long. 57° 22' W. Valued at $40,000.

Burned.

West Wind—Of Rhode Island. Captured 6th July, 1861, five miles off Cienfuegos.

Sent to Cienfuegos. Released by Captain-General of Cuba.

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CAPTURES OF THE ALABAMA.

Alert—Of New London, from New London to the Indian Ocean (whaling). Captured 9th September, 1862, off Flores. Valued at $20,000.

Burned.

Altamaha—Of New Bedford, from New Bedford (whaling). Captured 13th September, 1862, in lat. 40° 34' N., 25° 24' W. Valued at $3,000.

Burned.