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Derelicts: An Account of Ships Lost at Sea in General Commercial Traffic / And a Brief History of Blockade Runners Stranded Along the North Carolina Coast, 1861-1865

By James Sprunt
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The author compiles maritime narratives and personal reminiscences about derelict vessels and blockade runners off the North Carolina coast during the American Civil War era. The volume describes ships abandoned or stranded, hazards they posed to commerce, and specific accounts of blockade-running voyages, captures, and the destruction or stranding of craft. It interweaves technical and legal observations on derelicts with eyewitness storytelling, reflections on naval strategy and blockade effectiveness, and episodic sea tales drawn from the author's own service, imprisonment, and long familiarity with Cape Fear waters.

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James Sprunt

James Sprunt was an American author and historian known for his detailed exploration of maritime history, particularly during the Civil War era. His notable work, "Derelicts: An Account of Ships Lost at Sea in General Commercial Traffic / And a Brief History of Blockade Runners Stranded Along the North Carolina Coast, 1861-1865," delves into the stories of ships that met their fate in the tumultuous waters off the North Carolina coast. Through meticulous research, Sprunt contributes to the understanding of naval logistics and the impact of maritime losses on commerce and military strategy during a pivotal time in American history.

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