(Not in uniform in photograph.) Injured early in his naval career, Maury devoted his life to science and writing. Founder of the science of hydrography and author of several books on the subject during the mid-nineteenth century. Resigned his...
(Photographed in civilian clothes.) Appointed as midshipman in 1826; spent most of his adult life at sea and various naval commands ashore. Resigned his U.S. Navy commission in February 1861 and was appointed as a commander in the Confederate...
(Photographed in civilian clothes.) Appointed as midshipman in 1826; spent most of his adult life at sea and various naval commands ashore. Resigned his U.S. Navy commission in February 1861 and was appointed as a commander in the Confederate...
(Photographed in civilian clothes.) Appointed as midshipman in 1826; spent most of his adult life at sea and various naval commands ashore. Resigned his U.S. Navy commission in February 1861 and was appointed as a commander in the Confederate...
(Unable to determine rank in photograph.) One of the first commanders appointed to the Confederate Navy. Responsible for selecting construction sites for Confederate warships along the Alabama River. This included the construction of the C.S.S....
(Unable to determine rank in photograph.) War of 1812 veteran. Resigned his U.S. Navy commission in 1861 and joined the Confederate Navy. Promoted to Commodore in December 1861. Major commands and engagements include the defense of the James...
(Unable to determine rank in photograph.) War of 1812 veteran. Resigned his U.S. Navy commission in 1861 and joined the Confederate Navy. Promoted to Commodore in December 1861. Major commands and engagements include the defense of the James...