Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Ensign Charles Howard” in year 1863, month October, day 6 of Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events, Diary from December 17, 1860 - April 30, 1864:
...d no serious damage to the vessel.
Lieutenant Glassett, the commander of the rebel steamer, was taken prisoner, having been thrown overboard by the force of the explosion.
On board the Ironsides, Ensign Charles Howard was killed by a musket-shot fired by Glassett, as his steamer was approaching the frigate.
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