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Re: Captain Semmes commanded DIANA, April, 1863.

Yes, indeed, it certainly was Oliver J. Semmes (another OJ, you ask???), and, although an artillery Captain, and the son of Raphael, he was placed in command of the DIANA, for a very short period.
I can provide the actual references if anyone needs it.
So both Raphael, and one of his sons, Oliver, had commanded a vessel in April, 1863. I believe another son, Raphael, junior, was a midshipman in the CS navy.

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