Speakers Talk: The Story of the Shenandoah

Wed Nov 27 2024 at 02:00 pm to 03:30 pm

The Theatre, Australian National Maritime Museum | Sydney

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Speakers Talk: The Story of the Shenandoah
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Join us for the story of the Shenandoah - a raider ship in the US Civil War, used to disrupt Union supply destroying ships and seizing goods
About this Event

The American Civil War came to Australia in 1865 with the arrival of the Confederate raider CSS Shenandoah, causing both excitement and controversy. Shenandoah had been bought illicitly and refitted for war. She was heading to prey on the Union whaling fleet in the north Pacific when she stopped in Melbourne for repairs and provisions. With her when she sailed away were some intrepid Australian recruits.

Find out what they got up to in this presentation.

Presented by Pam Forbes from the Museum's Speakers Group.

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The Theatre, Australian National Maritime Museum, 2 Murray Street, Sydney, Australia

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