Beneath the stainless banner
John McIntosh Kell
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Beneath the stainless banner
Published
1999
Publisher
Burd Street Press
Pages
229
ISBN-10
1572491477
Description
John McIntosh Kell was the inconspicuous hero of the famous Confederate raider, the CSS Alabama. Most students of the War Between the States are familiar with the exploits of the Southern cruiser and her celebrated captain, Raphael Semmes. By the time of her climactic battle with the USS Kearsarge off the coast of France in June 1864, the Alabama and her flamboyant commander had practically swept the seas of Northern merchant vessels, destroying more United States shipping than any other Confederate warship. But the individual who oversaw the day-to-day operation of the ship, the man who ran the cruise of the Alabama at the direction of his commander, was the ship's executive officer - First Lieutenant John McIntosh Kell. His recollections offer a fascinating glimpse into the activities of the Confederate Navy, and in particular the day-to-day operations of the cruisers Sumter and Alabama.
Subjects
Two years on the Alabama
An Englishman's view of the battle between the Alabama and the Kearsarge
The Alabama and the Kearsarge
Cruise and captures of the Alabama
English neutrality
Cruise of a corsair
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Beneath the stainless banner?
This edition of Beneath the stainless banner has approximately 229 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Beneath the stainless banner?
For most readers, Beneath the stainless banner typically takes between 4h 46m and 3h 11m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 57,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 49m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 57,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Beneath the stainless banner?
The estimated word count for Beneath the stainless banner is approximately 57,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Beneath the stainless banner?
Beneath the stainless banner was written by John McIntosh Kell.
When was Beneath the stainless banner published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1999. The original work may have been published on a different date.