. Schley and Santiago; an historical account of the blockade and final destruction of the Spanish fleet under command of Admiral Pasquale Cervera, July 3, 1898. lled Schley. LockCaptain T in his cabin! The Owasca was part of a small squadroncommanded by Captain James Alden of the SCHLET 32 Richmond. The day of this episode the quar-termaster of the Richmond reported that a gigfrom the Owasca flying the captains pennantwas approaching. Supposing it to be thecaptain of the Owasca, Alden put on his full uni-form coat, dressed the side, and the bswainsmate made ready for his three pipes at thegang
. Schley and Santiago; an historical account of the blockade and final destruction of the Spanish fleet under command of Admiral Pasquale Cervera, July 3, 1898. lled Schley. LockCaptain T in his cabin! The Owasca was part of a small squadroncommanded by Captain James Alden of the SCHLET 32 Richmond. The day of this episode the quar-termaster of the Richmond reported that a gigfrom the Owasca flying the captains pennantwas approaching. Supposing it to be thecaptain of the Owasca, Alden put on his full uni-form coat, dressed the side, and the bswainsmate made ready for his three pipes at thegangway. When the gig came alongside, LieutenantSchley sprang up the ladder and boarded theRichmond. I expected to see Captain T of the Owasca, said Alden, with perceptible sar-casm. I am the commander of the Owasca, sir,said Schley. Since when? asked Alden. An hour ago, sir, replied Schley. Where is Captain T ? Locked up in his cabin, sir, drunk. Who locked him up. said Alden. I did. I first put him under arrest, andthen shut him up in his cabin. Then I tookcommand of the ship, and here I am to reportfor orders. Alden was fond of a joke, and he was at first. tiwo J ooa m wH AND SANTIAGO 33 disposed to laugh at the young officers sum-mary action, but quietly said: Well, the first order I give to you now isto lower that pennant in the gig. Go back toyour ship, sir, unlock that cabin door, and restore Captain T to duty. Then report to me if the captains illness still continues,and I will take action. Dont be in too greata hurry to take command of a ship, Through the Civil War, Schley served witha splendid record, but during its continuancefound time to return to Annapolis and marryMiss Nanny Franklin, the handsome and attrac-tive daughter of a prosperous merchant even his marriage could not keep himashore if there were active duties at sea to beperformed, and in his desire to make a recordfor himself in his chosen profession his wifeencouraged him. In cruisin
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