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Craney Island (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 1
y Mallory) telegraphed me to endeavor to afford protection to Norfolk as well as the James river, which replaced me in my original position." Why did he not state that his "original position" was in the Elizabeth river, a short distance below Craney Island, which position only protected Norfolk, when, by Lying in the Mouth of the James river, he protected Norfolk and at the same time protected Richmond; because at all tides and at any time, night or day, the ship could be gotten under way, and to Norfolk; and this order Commodore Tatnall Disobeyed by going up to Norfolk and leaving the James river Entirely open and Exposed to the enemy! And even when the "Virginia" was not at the Navy-Yard she lay in the Elizabeth river just below Craney Island, instead of lying in the mouth of the James river, where she protected both Richmond and Norfolk. We now come to the assertion where Commodore Tatnall says, "The pilots had assured me that they could take the ship, with a draught of eigh
Jamestown (Virginia) (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 1
t measures for her safety! At her very approach the Yankee iron-clad gunboats — yea, the whole Yankee navy, seemed to tremble, and she had only to make her appearance and they ran in a moment. But let us lift the veil a little higher. The Commodore said he "had retired to bed, and between one and two o'clock the First Lieutenant reported to me that after the ship had been lifted so as to render her unfit for action the pilots had declared their inability to carry eighteen feet above Jamestown flats." Now here is an admission that she was unfit for action; and yet this Commodore says he intended to take her up James river to contend with the "iron-clad Galena and two gunboats," that had ascended James river, while he was protecting Richmond by lying at Norfolk. Now, we desire to state a fact, and we defy contradiction: that after the Virginia was lightened so as to render her "unfit for action," having thrown over all her ballast and much of her coal, she drew aft twenty fe
Suffolk, Va. (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 1
prevalence of easterly winds, and that the wind for the last two days had been westerly.'" This statement Pilot Parish utterly denies, and says no such demand of an explanation of "this palpable deception" was made. No man charged him with it. So far from it, not one word of censure or complaint was uttered during the whole time. In fact, we all felt grateful for the kind treatment we had received, and the Commodore in particular acted generously and kindly. So much so that on our way to Suffolk he took one of us (Pilot Parrish) up in the part with him and gave him a good drink out of his tickler; and moreover, when we arrived in Richmond he endorsed all our bills for pay. Now, we did not deserve this treatment. If we had acted with palpable deception, why were we not charged with this deception on board the ship, and at the time the First Lieutenant informed him the pilots said eighteen feet water could not be carried over the Jamestown Flats? "It will be asked (he says) wha
Westover (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 1
nd Exposed to the enemy! And even when the "Virginia" was not at the Navy-Yard she lay in the Elizabeth river just below Craney Island, instead of lying in the mouth of the James river, where she protected both Richmond and Norfolk. We now come to the assertion where Commodore Tatnall says, "The pilots had assured me that they could take the ship, with a draught of eighteen feet, to within forty miles of Richmond. " This we deny. We said with favorable tides we could take the ship to Westover, about three miles below Harrison's bar, which is about fifty-three miles from Richmond. But let us see what was the real object in lightening the ship. On the return from Norfolk, where they learned that Gen. Huger had retreated, the batteries been abandoned, and the enemy about to take possession of Norfolk, he says. It was about seven o'clock in the evening, and this unexpected information rendered prompt measures necessary for the safety of the "Virginia." Now, it's words are to conv
Richmond (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 1
directing me to take such a position in the James river as would Entirely prevent the enemy's ascenNorfolk, when, by Lying in the Mouth of the James river, he protected Norfolk and at the same time ter, and permitting the enemy to ascend the James river unmolested, cannot be justified or excused eyed by going up to Norfolk and leaving the James river Entirely open and Exposed to the enemy! Ansland, instead of lying in the mouth of the James river, where she protected both Richmond and Norfe ship was not for the purpose of coming up James river to attack the iron-clad steamer Galena and s Commodore says he intended to take her up James river to contend with the "iron-clad Galena and two gunboats," that had ascended James river, while he was protecting Richmond by lying at Norfolk. ith all his powers to aid in blockading the James river, which had been exposed to Yankee gunboats, of the "Virginia" from the defence of the James river. While thus engaged, Pilot Parrish receive[4 more...]
Elizabeth (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 1
ord protection to Norfolk as well as the James river, which replaced me in my original position." Why did he not state that his "original position" was in the Elizabeth river, a short distance below Craney Island, which position only protected Norfolk, when, by Lying in the Mouth of the James river, he protected Norfolk and at the dore Tatnall had to go to Norfolk with the Virginia, to get water, provisions, &c. This we deny, because the Virginia might have been kept in the mouth of the Elizabeth river or in the mouth of the James river, and water, provisions, coal — yea, all she required, could have been carried down the rivers to her without the slightest going up to Norfolk and leaving the James river Entirely open and Exposed to the enemy! And even when the "Virginia" was not at the Navy-Yard she lay in the Elizabeth river just below Craney Island, instead of lying in the mouth of the James river, where she protected both Richmond and Norfolk. We now come to the assertion w
Hollins (search for this): article 1
e below Craney Island, which position only protected Norfolk, when, by Lying in the Mouth of the James river, he protected Norfolk and at the same time protected Richmond; because at all tides and at any time, night or day, the ship could be gotten under way, and either intercept the Monitor, if she attempted to go to Norfolk, (of which there was no danger, as she was afraid as death of the "Virginia, ") or get in her rear, and follow her up and capture her? He says: "On the 7th inst. Commodore Hollins reached Norfolk with orders from you (Sec. Mallory) to conduct with me and such officers as I might select in regard to the best disposition to be made of the Virginia, under the present aspect of things." --But on the next day, before the time appointed for conference, the enemy attacked Sewell's Point battery, and he (the Commodore) left the Navy Yard to attack the Yankee fleet, and in the meantime three of the enemy's vessels had gone up the James river, bound for Richmond--one of t
William T. C. Clark (search for this): article 1
hus engaged, Pilot Parrish received from Secretary Mallory an order revoking his commission and dismissing him from the service without affording him the form of a trial, and without even a notice of a charge. Pilot Parrish would rather have failed in defence of his country, leaving a good name to his wife and children, than thus, without a hearing, to be deprived of that to which he is justly entitled. But conscious that a full investigation of this whole matter will fully exonerate the pilots from all blame in relation to the destruction of the Virginia, Pilot Parrish well content himself meanwhile with the consciousness that he has done his duty; as have also the pilots associated with him on board the Virginia. In conclusion, we say that, in the destruction of the "Price of the South," the pilots on board had no part or lot, and no fault or blame can be attached to us. William Parrish, Pilots. George Wright, Pilots. Wm. T. C. Clark, Pilots. H. Williams, Pilots.
Fairfax (search for this): article 1
g in the weather-beaten mariner to a haven of safety. We have never served our country in times of place on Dead Sam's deck, but we were present with the brave Buchanan, Jones, and other officers and crew, when they sank the Cumberland and destroyed the Congress. We have stood exposed to the enemy's fire on the uncalled-for destroyed "Virginia, " when Minnie balls and cannon balls fell thick as hall. One of us (First Pilot Parrish) was on board the Harmony, commanded by the brave Captain Fairfax when she fought the Savannah off Newport News. He was also on board the Sea Bird, under the brave veteran Com. Lynch, when he took the Sherwood from the "Express," and was under fire of the enemy for two hours. From the first day the "Virginia" flung to the breeze the flag of our beloved Southern Confederacy we have acted as her pilots; and if we have shown cowardice, or an unwillingness to obey orders, or incompetency, let Buchanan, Jones, and others, say so. Now a few words as
Sewell (search for this): article 1
ttempted to go to Norfolk, (of which there was no danger, as she was afraid as death of the "Virginia, ") or get in her rear, and follow her up and capture her? He says: "On the 7th inst. Commodore Hollins reached Norfolk with orders from you (Sec. Mallory) to conduct with me and such officers as I might select in regard to the best disposition to be made of the Virginia, under the present aspect of things." --But on the next day, before the time appointed for conference, the enemy attacked Sewell's Point battery, and he (the Commodore) left the Navy Yard to attack the Yankee fleet, and in the meantime three of the enemy's vessels had gone up the James river, bound for Richmond--one of them being the iron-clad steamer Galena, that lately attacked Drury's Bluff, below Richmond. But it will be said that Commodore Tatnall had to go to Norfolk with the Virginia, to get water, provisions, &c. This we deny, because the Virginia might have been kept in the mouth of the Elizabeth river or in
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