Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States V2 is a book written by Raphael Semmes, a Confederate naval officer. The book is a detailed account of Semmes' experiences during the American Civil War, specifically his service in the Confederate Navy. It covers his time as the captain of the CSS Sumter and later the CSS Alabama, two of the most successful Confederate commerce raiders. The book also includes Semmes' thoughts on the war...