...again, as to the relative tonnage and armament of the two ships, Captain Semmes writes to Mr. Mason : "The enemy was heavier than myself, both in ship,...until the action was over that she was also iron-clad. Her midship section on both sides was thoroughly iron-coated ; this having been done with chain constructed...

...as to the relative tonnage and armament of tho two ships, Captain Semmes writes to Mr. Mason : "Tho enemy was heavier than myself, both in ship, battery, and crew, but I did not know until tho action was over that she was also iron-clad. Her midship section on both sides was thoroughly iron-coated...

...into the ship's side. She was most effectually guarded, however, in this section from penetration." " The enemy was heavier than myself, both in ship, battery,...and crew, (!) but I did not know until the action teas over that she was also iron-clad." " Those of our officers who went alongside the enemy's ship...

...into the ship's side. She was most effectually guarded, however, iu this section from penetration." " The enemy was heavier than myself, both in ship, battery, and crew, (!) but I did hot know until the action was over that she was also iron-clad." " Those of our officers who went alongside...

...shell-rooms, and that he rendered me great assistance by his coolaess and judgment as the fight proceeded. " The enemy was heavier than myself, both in ship, battery, and crew ; but J did not know until the action was over that she was also iron-clad. " Our total loss in killed and...

...shell-rooms ; also that he rendered me great assistance by his coolness and jndgment as the fight proceeded. The enemy was heavier than myself both in ship, battery, and crew, bat I did not know until the action was over that she was also iron-clad. Our total loss in killed...

...again, as to the relative tonnage and armament of the two ships, Captain Semmos writes to Mr. Mason : " The enemy was heavier than myself, both in ship, battery...until the action was over that she was also ironclad. Her midship section on both sides was REBELLION1 RECORD, 18«4. thoroughly iron-coated ; this having...

...shell-rooms, and that he rendered me great assistance by his coolness and judgment as the fight proceeded. "The enemy was heavier than myself, both in ship,...I did not know until the action was over that she wae also ironclad. " Our total loss in killed and wounded is thirty, namely, nine killed, twenty-one...

...The following figures show how much reliance can be placed on Captain Semmes' statements. He says, "The enemy was heavier than myself, both in ship, battery and crew:" ALABAMA KEARSAKGE. Length over all, 220 feet. 214J feet. Length in water-line, 210 " 198 j- " Beam,...

...The following figures show how much reliance can be placed on Captain Semmes' statements. He says, "The enemy was heavier than myself, both in ship, battery and crew:" ALABAMA KZADSABOX. Length over all, 220 feet. 214* feet. Length in water-line, 210 " 198J " Beam, 32...