The CSS Virginia sailors help to crew the "Florie".

Back at the pier, the Boatswain's Mate instructs a ship's boy in bending on a jib.

The Florie mines the Roanoake River to discourage Federal gunboats from passing.

"We'll get underway AFTER I've had my coffee, thank you very much!"

Photos Courtesy of Tom Harrison, staff of the Battle of Plymouth Living History Weekend