Jim,I have a ton of information for you as far as the ship,her Pilot,Capt and crew go,also her splendid record as a blockade runner.
You may or may not have,I'd be happy to take you across the shoals and cross the bar and point you the right way if you're not already there.
Give me an e-mail and we'll compare notes so I can give credit where it's due,to a man who's been a family friend as well as his ancestors.

I'm looking at a picture of her now

the Advance "The Governor's Long Legged Steamer"
Bought by John White of Warrenton NC as the "Lord Clyde" from the English firm of Alexander Collie&Company, Cost-171,000, Type-Steamer

Pilot-CC "Kit" Morse, License Bar Pilot, Resident of Smithfield(today's "Southport NC")..........Friend and fellow Pilot of my father's side.