James Alden Jr.
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James Alden Jr. was a rear admiral in the United States Navy. In the Mexican–American War he participated in the captures of Veracruz, Tuxpan, and Tabasco. Fighting on the Union side in the Civil War,
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James Alden Jr.
USS Wabash (1855)
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USS Wabash was a steam screw frigate of the United States Navy that served during the American Civil War. She was based on the same plans as Colorado. Post-war she continued to serve her country in Eu
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…on June 19, 1871, Alden returned to sea in 1871 with orders to command the naval force on the European Station. Departing New York in his flagship, USS Wabash, on November 17, 1871, Alden relieved rear admiral Charles S. Boggs at Villefranche, France, on January 1, 1872. Although placed on the retired list…
Wash drawing in grey tones by Clary Ray, circa 1900, showing USS Wabash under steam and sail
Wabash (foreground) with the Union fleet at Port Royal
Wabash at Fort Sumter
USS Wabash as a receiving ship; she is still fully rigged although her sails have been removed