It was pretty amazing that the US Navy was in such sad shape as the Civil War approached. Perhaps it was because the southern president was keeping war preparations to a minimum, realizing that the South would have to face more ships if he did.
I found this interesting blog entry in the Daily Observations from the October 25th Civil War--Prelude to War blog. http://dotcw.com
It was filed under Naval Intelligence, but did not say where the information came from.
The first thing I noticed was how little money was being spent at the various shipyards and there was some terminology I wasn't entirely clear on.
NEW YORK YARD
Received $20,000.
The VANDALIA and WABASH "occupies a large gang." WABASH still in dock.
ROANOKE, NORTH CAROLINA, PERRY, BRANDYWINE and POTOMAC on status quo.
BOSTON NAVY YARD
Received $15,000.
The MISSISSIPPI is in hands and ready for further orders in a few weeks.
COLORADO in state of thorough readiness and MINNESOTA nearly the same.
FRANKLIN waiting for the "conversion" process.
The OHIO and VIRGINIA remain as they have for years.
More to Come. --Old B-Runner
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