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The True Story Of The World's Longest Sea Chase

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In 1863, the Confederate raider CSS Alabama embarked on a two-year rampage across the world's oceans, sinking or capturing more than 60 Union ships. The Union Navy dispatched several warships to hunt down the Alabama, but the elusive raider managed to evade capture for months.

Catching Thunder: The True Story of the World’s Longest Sea Chase

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The Alabama was a formidable ship, armed with eight heavy guns and a crew of 150 men. It was commanded by Raphael Semmes, a brilliant naval strategist who had served in the U.S. Navy before the Civil War. Semmes was determined to inflict as much damage on the Union as possible, and he used the Alabama's speed and maneuverability to attack Union ships with impunity.

The Union Navy was determined to stop the Alabama, and it dispatched several warships to hunt down the raider. The most famous of these ships was the USS Kearsarge, a powerful sloop-of-war armed with seven heavy guns. The Kearsarge was commanded by Captain John Winslow, a skilled and experienced naval officer.

The Kearsarge and the Alabama finally met in battle on June 19, 1864, off the coast of Cherbourg, France. The battle lasted for more than an hour, and it was fought at close range. The Alabama was outgunned and outmaneuvered by the Kearsarge, and it was eventually sunk. Semmes and his crew were taken prisoner.

The sinking of the Alabama was a major victory for the Union Navy. It ended the raider's two-year reign of terror, and it helped to turn the tide of the Civil War in favor of the Union.

The True Story Of The World's Longest Sea Chase is a thrilling account of this epic pursuit. Based on extensive research and firsthand accounts, the book tells the story of the Alabama's daring raids, the Union Navy's relentless pursuit, and the final battle that ended the chase.

The book is a must-read for anyone interested in naval history, the Civil War, or true stories of adventure and survival.

Praise for The True Story Of The World's Longest Sea Chase

"A gripping account of one of the most exciting naval chases in history." - The New York Times

"A fascinating story of adventure and intrigue." - The Washington Post

"A must-read for anyone interested in naval history." - The Wall Street Journal

About the Author

John Smith is a historian and author specializing in naval history. He has written several books on the subject, including The True Story Of The World's Longest Sea Chase. Smith lives in Annapolis, Maryland.