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Blockade runner Greyhound captured after pursuit at sea
In a dramatic naval chase, the Confederate blockade runner Greyhound is overtaken by the US gunboat Wamego after a high speed escape attempt. Captain Evers surrenders as the Wamego closes in, while Lieutenant Beekman Smith reveals his true identity aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bilen
Captain Evers
Atlantic
Greyhound
Evers
Soos
St. Lawrence
Paulding
Whitley
Smith
Ellen Jones
Eden
Ellen
United States
Halliards
Chase
Dillingham
Mr. Dillingham
Mr. Smith
United States Navy
Thomas Beekman Smith
Upshur
Dill Ingham
George Simmons
South Bend
Ed Lane
Petersburg
Rigney
Goshen
Elkhart
John Doe
Alexandria
Helene Ward
Edwards
Grant County
Gas City
N. G. Fort
Third Street
Ford
Chicago
Cedar Rapids
Iowa