In this case, Webb was made commander of the "Special Expedition", a flotilla of small boats manned by sixty officers and men, stationed behind Fort Sumter in order to stop any Union ships that made it past the obstructions.
In this case, Webb was made commander of the "Special Expedition", a squadron of small boats manned by sixty officers and men, on February 19,1863. The squadron was stationed behind Fort Sumter in order to stop any Union ships that made it past the obstructions.