Virgil Carrington Jones

Virgil Carrington Jones was an American author and historian known for his detailed accounts of naval history during the American Civil War. His notable work, "U.S.S. Cairo: The Story of a Civil War Gunboat," provides a comprehensive narrative of the gunboat's wartime adventures, as well as an account of its raising in 1964 by Harold L. Peterson. Jones's writing reflects a deep interest in maritime history and the technological advancements of the era, contributing to the understanding of naval warfare and its impact on the Civil War.