Southern ports refer to the harbors and coastal areas located in the Confederate states during the American Civil War.
Related terms
Blockade: A blockade is an action taken by one country to prevent another country from receiving goods or supplies through its ports.
Union Navy: The Union Navy was responsible for enforcing the blockade of Southern ports during the Civil War.
Confederacy: The Confederacy refers to the group of southern states that seceded from the United States and formed their own government during the Civil War.