What does blockade runner mean?

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The Union forces established a blockade around the Confederate states. This consisted of ships stationed outside of ports to prevent them transporting goods between the states and bringing them in from other countries. Blockade runners were fast ships that would attempt to sneak through the lines, outrunning the Union vessels.

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