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The text discusses the history of the Confederate Navy during the American Civil War, focusing on the ships, battles, and key figures involved. It details the challenges faced by the South in establishing a navy, the actions of ships like the Sumter and Alabama in disrupting Union commerce, and the development and battles of ironclad ships like the Virginia and Albemarle. The text also highlights the bravery and strategic maneuvers of Confederate naval officers like Commander Semmes and the eventual fate of these ships post-war.