Article: The Thrilling Tale of How Robert Smalls Seized a Confederate Ship and Sailed it to Freedom

Robert Smalls

Article: The Thrilling Tale of How Robert Smalls Seized a Confederate Ship and Sailed it to Freedom

06/13/2017

Article

The Smithsonian Magazine presents a 2017 article, by Cate Lineberry, on Robert Smalls' quest for freedom. According to the article, Smalls was an enslaved man who "was haunted by the idea that his family [...] would be sold." The article provides a detailed account of how Smalls and other enslaved crew members seized a Confederate ship, called the Planter in Charleston, South Carolina. The article highlights the many dangers and risks associated with their feat.

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