However, the Confederate States Navy had other ideas, successfully raising the vessel, rebuilding it as a casemate ironclad ...

Rains was connected with this service, we believe Capt. Hunter Davidson, Confederate States Navy, was the officer immediately in charge thereof. View Full Article in Timesmachine » Advertisement ...

The Confederate States of America was formed on Feb. 8 ... This would colloquially be known as the "rebel flag." The Confederate Navy would also adopt a similar flag, but with a brighter blue.