After the Battle of Elizabeth City, the Appomattox was trying to escape, but was too wide to get through the Dismal Swamp Canal, so it was set afire.
The ship was located a good distance from where they thought it would be. The wreck was actually discovered, but there was no definite identification.
A final dive was taken in November and a final report made.
This report will be sent to the Museum of Albemarle where it will be posted along side a display of the Appomattox.
Skeeters Bit Me. --B-Runner
The Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.
