British blockade runners

British blockade runners were ships operated by the Confederacy during the American Civil War to evade the Union naval blockade of Southern ports. These vessels were typically fast, well-armed, and privately owned, designed to slip through Union blockades by navigating narrow channels or running at high speeds, to deliver essential supplies, weapons, and trade goods to the Confederacy. Their efforts helped sustain the Southern war effort despite the Union's efforts to limit its access to foreign trade, making blockade running a risky but vital strategy for the Confederacy.