Our family history has long held that a great-uncle, Hobart Walker, was one of the casualties. He was (we're pretty sure) in the 12th NY Cavalry and captured at the Battle of Malvern Hill. I've seen one casualty list that shows as a "Hubbard Walker", which could easily be him. Any other info available?

New topic - March 2015 would be 150 years since the tragedy. My sainted youngest brother has floated the idea of chartering a boat and doing an at-sea memorial. I understand that, given the ship burned, there probably isn't a wreck site as such, but a reasonable location in that area would, in my view, be appropriate. Anyone else interested in this? I'm retired Navy, and can ask if a Navy vessel would be available ... although I think I know the answer (they can't beat me for asking, though). More likely would be a fly-by, given the proximity of Naval Air Station Oceana or Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point.