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From 1825- 1843 Maury made his first three extended voyages to Europe, around the world, and to the Pacific coast of South America
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In April of 1861, Maury resigned from the United States Navy. Several days later, he accepted a position in the Confederate Navy
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Because of his international ties, Maury was sent to England as a spokesperson for the Confederacy. He was successful in obtaining war vessels for the South
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In 1868 Maury returned to Lexington Virginia, and became a professor of Meteorology at Virginia Military Institute.
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Maury passed away, and was temporarily laid to rest in Lexington. He was later moved to Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond
