Historical Events tagged with "robert smalls"
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Robert Smalls Steals Confederate Gunship
Robert Smalls, an enslaved African American, executed a daring escape by commandeering the Confederate steamer and gunship USS Planter. With his crew and family aboard, he navigated through Confederate lines to deliver the ship to Union forces in Charleston, South Carolina. His bravery and intelligence in a perilous situation not only exemplified extraordinary courage but also marked a significant moment in the Civil War. Following this act, Smalls would go on to be appointed as captain of the ship, a noteworthy achievement in American history.
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