I've been delaying gratification for a LONG time waiting to watch this video on THIS specific day, April 17, 2024, the 160th anniversary of the commissioning of the CSS Albemarle into the C.S. Navy on April 17, 1864. I have to commend you on this excellent video. I know it has been a while since I've communicated, and I know you have been inundated with requests to create videos on this ship or that ship, but I'd just like to lend my support to those that have requested a video on the CSS Tennessee and her role in the Battle of Mobile Bay. Thanks for all the work you are doing!
Cushing's brother, Alonzo, was an even MORE famous hero of the Civil War. He died commanding his artillery against Pickett's Charge at Gettysburg and received the Medal of Honor from President Obama over 130 years after his death. A 2nd brother also died a hero leading his men away from an Apache ambush in America's Southwest.
I am a resident of Plymouth. The story is that in the battle of Albemarle sound the stack on the ram was so full of holes that it would not draw. The rebs put a side of bacon in the boiler and the heat generated by the grease gave the ship enough power to get back up river to Plymouth.
Fascinating. A brave ship. How ingenious that though she only had two guns, each had three gun ports. So instead of a revolving turret, the Albemarle had a revolving gun platform, that could point the weapon forward, left or right. When both the fore and aft guns pointed left, eg, it would be a broadside.
Most Civil War history revolves around land battles, but the TRUE & DECISIVE war took place on the water ! The US Navy's ability to successfully blockade the South eventually choked off vital supplies from Europe. Had the South been able to cripple the US Navy early in the war, a totally different outcome could have evolved.
i really like the way you made this video, it has the perfect music for it and the Albemarle is such a good ship to review, this needs more views, ive rewatched it like 50 times now.
@@Ironchad1 A movie about the Albemarle would be a dream come true, but there is one ironclad film about the CSS Virginia and USS monitor, it's on RUclips and i believe it's just called "ironclads", i highly recommend
For all of the genius and ingenuity of the south, for all of the courage and skill of the Confederate Sailors, the Southern Ironclads were no match for Yankee Monitors.
Thanks for the suggestion! The CSS Texas is a vessel i have contemplated making in the past, but my next confederate ship will be the CSS Alabama (not due for a long time unfortunately). What kind of model are you making?
@@belugasub7852 Oooooo, dang auto correct, I am making 3 actually, a computer model, a scale model, and a full scale replica! We want it to be the main attraction at the Civil War Ironclad Museum! 😁👍👍🇺🇸
@@belugasub7852 NO, actually a full size WORKING replica, that guests can crew out into the Gulf of Mexico, and "fire the guns"! ... Just need a couple more MILLION dollars and we begin the build! 😁😱🤪🤣👍👍🇺🇸 Wait, did I forget to say we are gonna build an RC model too! So that would be four! 🤣👍👍🇺🇸
It's called "Swamp Fox" and is about Confederate General M.J. Thompson. There are at least a couple of videos here on You tube featuring the entire song. You DO have to specifically look up the song about Gen. Thompson though, as there is another song by the same title about Revolutionary War general Francis Marion who also had the nickname "Swamp Fox".
Riverine combat is a fascinating concept that's often overlooked
Absolutely Tyler, there are some truly incredible battles that took place on rivers.
I've been delaying gratification for a LONG time waiting to watch this video on THIS specific day, April 17, 2024, the 160th anniversary of the commissioning of the CSS Albemarle into the C.S. Navy on April 17, 1864. I have to commend you on this excellent video. I know it has been a while since I've communicated, and I know you have been inundated with requests to create videos on this ship or that ship, but I'd just like to lend my support to those that have requested a video on the CSS Tennessee and her role in the Battle of Mobile Bay. Thanks for all the work you are doing!
Cushing's brother, Alonzo, was an even MORE famous hero of the Civil War. He died commanding his artillery against Pickett's Charge at Gettysburg and received the Medal of Honor from President Obama over 130 years after his death. A 2nd brother also died a hero leading his men away from an Apache ambush in America's Southwest.
William Cushing was a Navy Seal before there were Navy Seals. His exploits during the Civil War are unbelievable. He was quite the sailor!
I am a resident of Plymouth. The story is that in the battle of Albemarle sound the stack on the ram was so full of holes that it would not draw. The rebs put a side of bacon in the boiler and the heat generated by the grease gave the ship enough power to get back up river to Plymouth.
Fun story! Thanks for sharing
Whatever it takes!! Sounds about right!!
Corn 🌽 field fleet. A-Maze-ing.
Fascinating. A brave ship. How ingenious that though she only had two guns, each had three gun ports. So instead of a revolving turret, the Albemarle had a revolving gun platform, that could point the weapon forward, left or right. When both the fore and aft guns pointed left, eg, it would be a broadside.
Your animations are great! Very interesting subject matter also. You should make more videos. Let's get this guy more subscribers!
Excellent job. Anyone wanting to read in depth check out "The Confederate Ironclads" by Maurice Melton, p. 183-- has a chapter on the Albemarle.
Very cool telling of a helluva story. Do Tennessee please please
Awesome video and well done. Thank you for making these
Most Civil War history revolves around land battles, but the TRUE & DECISIVE war took place on the water !
The US Navy's ability to successfully blockade the South eventually choked off vital supplies from Europe.
Had the South been able to cripple the US Navy early in the war, a totally different outcome could have evolved.
Do more ironclads and ships and more pls😊😊😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤❤
awesome content keep up the awesome work.
Brilliant work! Well done, as always!
Thank you glad you liked it.
i really like the way you made this video, it has the perfect music for it and the Albemarle is such a good ship to review, this needs more views, ive rewatched it like 50 times now.
Thanks very much for the kind words I appreciate it! And yes I agree, the Albemarle has an incredible story.
@@Ironchad1 I can imagine, there isn't much information out there about these old riverboats.
@@belugasub7852 I don't understand how they dont have a movie for it lol
@@belugasub7852 yeah true... trying
recreate something in a game while not having accurate photos is hard but it's manageable
@@Ironchad1 A movie about the Albemarle would be a dream come true, but there is one ironclad film about the CSS Virginia and USS monitor, it's on RUclips and i believe it's just called "ironclads", i highly recommend
Awesome vid bru very informative 💪💪💪💪🙏
Thanks bru
For all of the genius and ingenuity of the south, for all of the courage and skill of the Confederate Sailors, the Southern Ironclads were no match for Yankee Monitors.
What do you mean
i wonder in future if you make a video about css chicora and css palmetto state
Maybe at some point, thanks for the suggestion!
Hey, do a video on the CSS TEXAS! iam building a full model of it! 😁😱🤪🤣👍👍🇺🇸
Thanks for the suggestion! The CSS Texas is a vessel i have contemplated making in the past, but my next confederate ship will be the CSS Alabama (not due for a long time unfortunately). What kind of model are you making?
@@belugasub7852 Oooooo, dang auto correct, I am making 3 actually, a computer model, a scale model, and a full scale replica! We want it to be the main attraction at the Civil War Ironclad Museum! 😁👍👍🇺🇸
@@TinyHouseHomestead that's awesome! Where is this museum? And do you mean a 1:1 replica like the CSS Neuse?
@@belugasub7852 NO, actually a full size WORKING replica, that guests can crew out into the Gulf of Mexico, and "fire the guns"! ... Just need a couple more MILLION dollars and we begin the build! 😁😱🤪🤣👍👍🇺🇸
Wait, did I forget to say we are gonna build an RC model too! So that would be four! 🤣👍👍🇺🇸
Can you please do a video about the CSS Manassas?
Would you consider doing a video on the CSS Tennessee from the Battle of Mobile Bay?
Battle of riachuelo
Wow no comment gratis job
What is the of the song at the sinking of the Albemalre part of the video?
"When Johnny Comes Marching Home"
could you do a video on the USS Choctaw?
Thanks for the suggestion! I am very busy at the moment so I wont for some time but I will put it on the list.
@@belugasub7852 nice, thanks
keep up the good work btw 👍
@@wisedonkey7644 Thank you sir.
What is the name of the song st the end of the video.
The Southern Soldier Boy
Sorry Beluga sub, I'm interested in 4:13 song I want to know the song's name
It's called "Swamp Fox" and is about Confederate General M.J. Thompson. There are at least a couple of videos here on You tube featuring the entire song. You DO have to specifically look up the song about Gen. Thompson though, as there is another song by the same title about Revolutionary War general Francis Marion who also had the nickname "Swamp Fox".
@@slaughterhound8793Thank you very much! ❤
@@I_am_Thaicat I'm happy to help.
Cushing got some balls on him sheesh
Indeed he does. Quite the adventure he had especially for the time.
2:04 ayo why did my wife cheat on me with that dude come on now rly
He did design an ironclad at 19 to be fair, like what can I say he's quite the impressive gentleman.
Full support to Dixie, The Dukes, Dr. David Duke, and Alabama Governor George Wallace!!!
9:30 so bascly kamikazie tatics?