What date in May 1862 did Smalls commandeer the Confederate transport ship?
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Answer
On May 13, 1862, Robert Smalls, a slave who was a ship's pilot in Charleston, South Carolina, commandeered the Confederate transport ship Planter. He sailed the ship to Union-held territory, taking with him the ship's crew and cargo. Smalls's actions were considered a major victory for the Union and helped to boost morale.
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