How many years did Semmes serve in the Navy prior to the Civil War?
15 years
24 years
34 years
20 years
Answer
Raphael Semmes served in the United States Navy for 34 years prior to the Civil War. He rose to the rank of commander before resigning from the Union Navy in 1861 to join the Confederate States Navy. During the Civil War, Semmes commanded several Confederate ships, including the Alabama, which was one of the most successful commerce raiders in history. After the war, Semmes was tried for treason and acquitted.
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