Raphael Semmes Monument (Mobile, Alabama)

Raphael Semmes Monument (Mobile, Alabama)

Statue of Rear Admiral Raphael Semmes, Mobile, Alabama. Removed: 5 June 2020 This standing figure represents the Confederate Rear Admiral Raphael Semmes. Dressed in a long coat and cap, Semmes has one hand on his hip and holds binoculars in the other. His gaze is distant, as if he is looking out to sea. Infamous for his raids on Northern ships, Semmes captained the C.S. steamer Alabama during the Civil War. A small bronze relief of this ship used feature on the monument's plinth but, following the statue's removal to the nearby History Museum of Mobile in June 2020, this is no longer present. The monument was removed from public space following the murder of George Floyd and the protests his death inspired.

Ersnt Vatier Foundry, Newark, N.J.

1899-01-01

English

Site

2089

0179-01-01

2.54m x 3.5052000000000003m x 2.5908m

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Caspar Buberl (1834-1899)

United States

Raphael Semmes Monument (Mobile, Alabama)

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https://www.cineg.org/wiki/index.php/Raphael_Semmes_Monument__Mobile,_Alabama_

Statue - high ranking official

Ann T. Hunter Chapter Auxiliary of Raphael Semmes Camp 11, Sons of Confederate Veterans. (Initial impetus Lee Association)

Ann T. Hunter Chapter Auxiliary of Raphael Semmes Camp 11, Sons of Confederate Veterans. (Initial impetus Lee Association)

Ann T. Hunter Chapter Auxiliary of Raphael Semmes Camp 11, Sons of Confederate Veterans. (Initial impetus Lee Association)

Bronze figure and plaques (with green patina); granite base.

C. Buberl Sc. 1899/NY (On plaque on upper front of base, raised:) COMMANDER/C.S. STEAMER/ALABAMA/REAR-ADMIRAL/C.S. NAVY/--/SAILOR, PATRIOT,/STATESMAN,/SCHOLAR,/AND/CHRISTIAN/GENTLEMAN (Below upper plaque, incised:) ERECTED JUNE 27, 1900 (On plaque on middle front, incised:) 1861-1865 (Plaque depicting the C.S. steamer Alabama at sea on lower front).

History Museum of Mobile

$6,000 (http://runningtheblockade.blogspot.com/). Circular issued (1891) estimated $10,000-$12,000 would be needed for its completion

Alabama

Mobile County

2246

Confederate

Mobile