[Bull Snipe]

three armed ships, one chartered commercial vessel carrying provision, troops and weapons, and two chartered steam tugs. Force authorized only if the Charleston authorities resisted the resupply effort. Enough of the high school dramatics.

[DiogenesLamp]

three armed ships,

All the ships were armed, including the tug boats. There were 8 ships in total. (Quite a lot for a "provision" mission.")

one chartered commercial vessel carrying provision, troops and weapons,

Thank you witness. No further questions.