An Aging Veteran and a Mothballed Warship Get a Second Chance
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Күн бұрынAt the beginning of the Civil War, the U.S. Navy sorely needed men and vessels to cover thousands of miles of coastline, rivers, inter-coastal waterways and harbors. Leaders looked into the fleet of mothballed warships and old men came out of retirement. Here's the story.
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@tttyuhbbb9823 3 ай бұрын
He was Samuel J. Shiply. Born on Dec. 24, 1813, Wilmingston, New Castle, Delaware. Died on July, 11, 1897 (nearly 84 years old). His wife was Martha Hotton (1821 -- 45). And his daughter was Mary Jane (Jennie) Shipley (1842 --- 1928).
@Iowahorse 3 ай бұрын
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@toolsteel8482 3 ай бұрын
Each and every one of these are so interesting, I have subscribed & eagerly await new episodes.
@conradnelson5283 3 ай бұрын
Everybody has a story. His Seems to go full circle. Nice video thank you.
@kennethhanks6712 3 ай бұрын
Where in eastern IN was Shiplys hometown?
@lifeonthecivilwarresearchtrail 3 ай бұрын
Shipley lived in Connersville, in Fayette County.
@kennethhanks6712 3 ай бұрын
@lifeonthecivilwarresearchtrail I can't believe the fortunate coincidence here as I often travel to, and volunteer on, the Whitewater Valley tourist railroad out of Connorsville. We will have to further investigate the Shiply story there to add to the historical background of our location. Thanks so much for the further info.
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