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Despite being across the world from the conflict, Australia was affected by the American Civil War.
CSS Shenadoh
In January 1865 the CSS Shenandoah made harbor at [[Williamstown, Australia], near Melbourne. They were repairing they undertook while capturing Union whaling ships. The United States consul Blanchard insisted that the Australian government arrest the Confederates as pirates, but his pleas were ignored by Victoria's govenor Darling. In fact, Captain of the Shenandoah James Waddell and his men participated in several "official functions" the local citizens began in their honor.[1]
After leaving Australia, the 'Shenandoah would capture twenty-five additional Union whaling ships before finally surrendering at Liverpool, England in November, 1865.
Aftermath
In 1872 the British government would pay the United States $3,875,000 due to teh CSS Shenandoah being assisted in Victoria.[1]
In 1972 the American Civil War Round Table of Australia was founded.[1]
References
- ^ a b c Sinclair, Briar (February 1, 2005). "How we helped south in Civil War". Star News Group. Retrieved 2009-02-15.