William Cushing, the US Naval Daredevil, sank the CSS Albemarle ram on this date in 1864 in a daring attack via a launch with a torpedo mounted on a spar. The Albemarle had put Union forces in eastern North Carolina in turmoil with its attack earlier on the Union fleet.
Cushing was noted for other reconnoiters along the rivers and sounds of that area. You never knew when you'd run into him.
He also participated at the battles of Fort Fisher.
Boo, I'm Cushing!!! --No, I'm the Old Blockade-Runner
The Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.
