Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States
CHAPTER XXXVIII.
The Alabama at Martinique--Is blockaded by the Enemy's Steamer San Jacinto--How she escaped the Old Wagon--The Island of Blanquilla, the Alabama's new Rendezvous--Coaling Ship--A Yankee Skipper and his Alarm--How the Officers and Men amused themselves at this Island--The Alabama sails again--Capture of the Parker Cooke, Union, and Steamer Ariel 514