The first action of naval warfare in the American Civil War was the blockade of Southern ports by the Union Navy. Starting on April 19, 1861, the blockade was part of General Winfield Scott's strategy called the Anaconda Plan, which was an...

American Civil WarUnion blockade – Eastern – Western – Lower Seaboard – Trans-Mississippi – Pacific Coast Contents 1 Proclamation of blockade and legal implications 1.1 Recognition of the Confederacy 2 Operations 2.1 Scope 2.2 Union Navy 2.3...

When scientists opened the watch belonging to the H.L. Hunley commander three years ago, they thought they had the key clue to why the Confederate submarine sank off Charleston.But the 18-karat gold watch now seems to raise even more questions even though scientists announced Friday...

They call this part of the Florida Panhandle the Forgotten Coast, and on a cool winter day, it's easy to see why.Miles of dazzling white beaches stand deserted except for an occasional beachcomber. Hotel rooms are easily available at bargain rates. Restaurateurs look gratefully at...

The story of the Confederate submarine H.L. Hunley, the first sub to sink an enemy warship, is leading back to the Old World as researchers plan to spend weeks trying to discover the roots of four European crewmen. Scientists also said Thursday they have recovered...

Five 13-year-olds in life jackets crowded inside the cabin of a small research boat and stared at a bank of computer monitors.Suddenly, a dark gray mass appeared on one of the screens _ a sonar image of the wreckage of the Civil War-era frigate USS...