Copyright © 2007 by John Baldwin and Ron Powers


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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data


Baldwin, John, 1944

Last flag down: the epic journey of the last Confederate warship / John Baldwin and Ron Powers.—1st ed.

Includes bibliographical references.

1. Shenandoah (Cruiser) 2. United States—History—Civil War, 1861–1865—Naval operations, Confederate. 3. Voyages around the world—History—19th century. 4. Ocean travel—History—19th century. I. Powers, Ron. II. Title.

E599.S5B35 2007

973.7'57—dc22

2006025706


Map and illustrations by Jackie Aher


eISBN: 978-0-307-39424-8

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