During the American Civil War a Confederate ship harbored in Australia for repairs – 18 Confederates deserted to Australia and 42 Australians joined as stowaways, effectively becoming Confederates until the end of Civil War.
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During the American Civil War a Confederate ship harbored in Australia for repairs – 18 Confederates deserted to Australia and 42 Australians joined as stowaways, effectively becoming Confederates until the end of Civil War.