Tag: Raphael Semmes

The statue of Admiral Raphael Semmes that I blogged about here has officially been unveiled!

Here are a few pictures from the days leading up to the unveiling (all posted by the Raphael Semmes SCV Camp #11 unless otherwise noted):

• Picture of the statue on top of his pedestal, still covered by a tarp
• Another picture of the statue covered by a tarp
• Signn for the monument dedication
• Flyer posted by Monuments Across Dixie

Here are some pictures of the ceremony from the Semmes SCV Camp.

Here is a beautiful photo of the statue from Monuments Across Dixie.

Here is a post by the Virginia Flaggers with more photos.

This excellent post by Dixie Forever contains more info about the history of the Semmes statue.

A brand new statue of Admiral Raphael Semmes has been created and will officially be unveiled soon.

The statue is located at the Fort McDermott Confederate Memorial Park in Spanish Fort, Alabama. A dedication ceremony will take place on Saturday, September 27.

Here is a picture of the statue at the foundry, shortly after being made, with some other statues slightly visible in the background.

Here is a picture of the statue still in his crate, shortly after his arrival.

Here are a couple more pictures, including a close-up.

Here is a reel with various pictures of the statue.

And here are a couple of full-length shots, all courtesy of the Raphael Semmes Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp #11, which commissioned and will maintain the statue.

The creation of a new statue is always a beautiful thing to see, and I’m looking forward to the official unveiling.

If interested, you can donate to the statue’s maintenance and upkeep here.