Ghost Ship of the Confederacy


60m 2001

Brief Synopsis

The Alabama was the Confederacy's most feared ship. Considered ghost-like for its ability to slip into battle undetected and sink its prey, it was sunk by the U.S.S. Kearsage after claiming over 60 wins. Its captain and crew were rescued and spirited to England. Confederate documents and ship record

Film Details

Also Known As
Incredible But True? (06/01/01)
Genre
Documentary
Historical
Release Date
2001

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

Synopsis

The Alabama was the Confederacy's most feared ship. Considered ghost-like for its ability to slip into battle undetected and sink its prey, it was sunk by the U.S.S. Kearsage after claiming over 60 wins. Its captain and crew were rescued and spirited to England. Confederate documents and ship records reveal the story of the South's most feared sea vessel.

Film Details

Also Known As
Incredible But True? (06/01/01)
Genre
Documentary
Historical
Release Date
2001

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

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