A brief sketch of the work of Matthew Fontaine Maury during the war, 1861-1865

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Maury, Richard L. (Richard Lancelot), 1840-1907.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"A Brief Sketch of the Work of Matthew Fontaine Maury During the War 1861-1865" by Richard L. Maury is a historical account published in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the contributions of Commodore Matthew Fontaine Maury to the Confederate naval efforts during the American Civil War, particularly highlighting his innovative work in developing and implementing torpedo technology for naval warfare. The text details Maury's pivotal role in the introduction and enhancement of torpedoes as effective weapons for coastal and harbor defense, which were relatively new concepts at the time. It covers his experiments, the challenges he faced in a resource-limited context, and the eventual success of his approaches, including the mining of James River and attacks on Federal vessels. Maury's initiatives not only revolutionized naval warfare for the Confederacy but also influenced subsequent military tactics globally, as they showcased the effectiveness of electrically detonated torpedoes and submarine vessels, laying down a foundation for future developments in naval warfare technology. Through anecdotes and documented trials, the book illustrates Maury's resilience and inventive spirit in the face of adversity, effectively contributing to the Confederate efforts despite overwhelming challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

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Notes:

Reading ease score: 60.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2010-10-14