CIVIL WAR (1861-1865)

• BATTLE OF MOBILE BAY - Confederates mined the harbor in attempt to retain control of the port. ADMIRAL DAVID FARRAGUT “DAMN THE TORPEDOES...”
• Augmented weaker CSA navy -- 43 Union vessels sunk/damaged by mines.
• Union developed limited MCM.

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