Circle of Fire – The Story of the USS Susquehanna in the War of the Rebellion

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Circle of Fire tells the story of the Union side-wheel sloop of war Susquehanna within the War of the Rebel. From chasing elusive Confederate blockade runners and commerce raiders to bombarding Riot shore fortifications – the Susquehanna’s tale is in keeping with latest records backed up with rarely published photos, maps and engravings of the vessel, her commanders and crew and the battles she fought in. Following her return from duty with the Mediterranean squadron she is soon within the thick of the action at Hatteras Inlet and Port Royal. Circle of Fire is more than the story of a Union warship within the Civil War. this is a glimpse into the inner workings of the blockade of the Confederacy as seen in the course of the career of one of the vital Union navy’s longest serving warhorses. the usSusquehanna. The text is profusely illustrated all through and there are appendices containing a crew roster, ship plans and specifications.

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