Some Dragoons of SCV Camp 1524 toured the
Naval Museum in Columbus on Saturday, August 5. The event was organized by the
Alabama Division. Alabama SCV member and Confederate Naval expert Shannon
Fontaine served as the tour guide for the event. Alabama Division Commander Jimmy Hill reported that it was a great day with over 50 people in attendance. He thanked Shannon Fontaine, Ol'
Jack, for giving the tour of the Museum. SCV members were greeted by Georgia Division
Commander Scott Gilbert and the local SCV Camp Commander to welcoming everyone to Georgia. Dragoon compatriot Tyrone Crowley noted that Shannon Fontaine was in full
Confederate Naval dress and provided a fine tour, with many details provided from
his wide knowledge of ships, boats, and events of the WBTS naval history. The tour lasted about two hours. Bill
Branch and Dede, Tyrone Crowley, Karl Wade and Harold Grooms attended the Museum tour from
the Dragoons. 1st Lt Grooms reported that it is an excellent facility featuring exhibits from virtually
every naval engagement in the war. Harold noted that Shannon Fontaine, when providing details on the Battle of Mobile Bay, stated Farragut
did not say, "Damn the torpedos!" but in reality said,
"Torpedos? Damn!" which was followed by a detailed report
on casualties sustained by both sides. The badly outnumbered Confederates gave
a good account of themselves during this and all the naval skirmishes. Harold and Karl took in the Infantry Museum tour outside Ft Benning following the tour of the naval museum.
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