This is the flag of the Confederate States of America, given by Captain Semmes of the commerce raider CSS Alabama to William Anderson, of Andersons Ship Chandlers, in Simons Town. It was presented to the South African Museum in the 1930s by William Runciman.The Alabama was one of the most famous ships in the American Civil War, inflicting considerable damage on the sea-trade of the United States by sinking 62 ships and capturing many others. It entered Table Bay on August 5 1863, having captured the 'Yankee' vessel Sea Bride within sight of Cape Town, and is immortalised in a folk song: 'Daar kom die Alabama (Here comes the Alabama) ...'.Iziko Social History Collections: SACHM 6574 Photo: Pam Warne
Image Number: APN751937

APN751937

Title: Alabama flag Description: This is the flag of the Confederate States of America, given by Captain Semmes of the commerce raider CSS Alabama to William Anderson, of Andersons Ship Chandlers, in Simons Town. It was presented to the South African Museum in the 1930s by William Runciman.The Alabama was one of the most famous ships in the American Civil War, inflicting considerable damage on the sea-trade of the United States by sinking 62 ships and capturing many others. It entered Table Bay on August 5 1863, having captured the 'Yankee' vessel Sea Bride within sight of Cape Town, and is immortalised in a folk song: 'Daar kom die Alabama (Here comes the Alabama) ...'.Iziko Social History Collections: SACHM 6574 Photo: Pam Warne City: Cape Town Province or State: Western Cape Country: South Africa Date Created: 18-09-2008 Creator: Iziko Museum Credit Notice: Iziko Museums of South Africa / Historic Africa / african.pictures Rights usage terms: Restrictions:  This image does NOT have all model and property releases. Additional clearance may be required for non-editorial use and for use in association with socially sensitive subject matter