Capital Navy: The Men, Ships And Operations Of The James River Squadron

by John M. Coski

The James River led to Richmond and the improvised Confederate flotilla played a role in many Civil War battles in the region. Under the command of the daring John Randolph Tucker, the sailors fought to the bitter end as infantrymen in the Appomattox campaign.

366 pages, Hardcover

First published July 21, 1996

Reviews

[Mark K. Vogl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Top shelf, exceptionally well researched and written. This is an unexpected story, few people would see Richmond as the scene of Confederate naval operations. Of special interest is John's work concerning Confederate submarine testing in the James. I strongly recommend this book if you are interested in the Confederate Navy.