Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States

Raphael Semmes (1809–1877) was a career naval officer and a rear admiral in the Confederate Navy during the American Civil War. Born in Charles County, Maryland, Semmes graduated from the United States Naval Academy and served with distinction in the Union Navy before his home state of Alabama seceded from the Union. His loyalty to his home state led him to resign his commission and join the Confe...