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Francis Winslow (search for this): chapter 164
dience to signal. Being told no such signal had been made, he insisted he so read it, that Captain Winslow had so read it. The following day Lieutenant Commanding Winslow being asked, remarked heLieutenant Commanding Winslow being asked, remarked he saw no such signal; that when he was asked by one of Captain Handy's officers if that was the meaning of the signal, sent word to Captain Handy that it was impossible to get guns out of his stern pog the army transport McClellan, in getting this ship and the Vincennes afloat. From Lieutenant Commanding Winslow, commanding the Water Witch, I received every possible assistance that could be rendfficer Wm. W. Mckean, Commanding Gulf Blockading Squadron, United States Ship Niagara. Lieutenant Winslow's report. United States steamer water Witch, off Southwest Pass, October 24, 1861. the events of the day, I have the honor to remain, with much respect, your obedient servant, Francis Winslow, Lieutenant Commanding. Flag-officer Wm. W. Mckean, Commanding Gulf Blockading Squadron.
Robert Handy (search for this): chapter 164
leet at the Passes of the Mississippi. Commander Handy's report. see Doc. 78, page 180 ante. sir, respectfully, your obedient servant, Robert Handy, Commander. Captain Pope's report. h several of his officers, came on board; Commander Handy having wrapped around his waist, in broadh signal; that when he was asked by one of Captain Handy's officers if that was the meaning of the signal, sent word to Captain Handy that it was impossible to get guns out of his stern ports and fin of the slow match, that it had gone out, Captain Handy, his officers and crew, returned to their ip. In the evening I received a note from Captain Handy, a copy of which, and my reply, is encloseg is a copy of a note received from Commmander Handy on the eve of his ship getting aground, and my burn her when I leave her? Respectfully, Robert Handy. United States steamer Richmond, Southwesr obedient servant, John Pope, Captain. Commander R. Handy. Commanding U. S. ship Vincennes. Co[1 more...]
Water Witch (search for this): chapter 164
rapid firing with them until the signal, No. 1, (as understood aboard this ship,) was displayed from the Richmond; I continued my firing, however, until some time afterward. I then directed the officers and crew to repair to the Richmond and Water Witch. Previously to leaving this ship I caused a slow match to be placed in the magazine, which, fortunately, did not cause an explosion. I then reported myself to Captain Pope, ascertaining from him that there was a misunderstanding about the sio or three steamers were seen coming rapidly down the river to attack the ships. The Richmond was at that time slowly moving down, the Water Witch assisting the Vincennes. The engagement had now commenced between the Richmond, Vincennes, and Water Witch on our side, and three of the enemy's steamers; one of them being a large bark-rigged vessel, said to be the Miramon, but now called the McRea. Two other steamers were also in company, but I could perceive no firing from them. At this time s
Stephen Wilcox (search for this): chapter 164
he object. The ram dropped astern, but soon gathered headway and ranged our port beam, receiving the fire of the port battery, some guns of which were discharged twice. It then ranged ahead, passing up the river, receiving the tire of the port battery of the Preble, disappearing in the darkness. Owing to the darkness, I was unable to see the effect of our shot upon her, but some officers are of opinion they heard shot strike the ram. I passed the Preble and stood up the river, when Acting-Master Wilcox reporting we were getting too close to the starboard shore, the helm was put up, and the ship rapdily fell off, presenting her broadside up and down the river. As soon as she had drifted near the head of the Passes, ineffectual attempts were made to get her head up stream, when I found myself a mile and a half down the Southwest Pass. I then put the helm up, continued down the river, hoping to be able to get her head round off Pilot Town. In doing this she drifted some distance bel
Parrott (search for this): chapter 164
ing, in uncertainty and obscurity, the breaking of day at the head of the Passes, as subsequently, when under the fire of the enemy. After transferring to the Preble the officers and men of the Vincennes who had taken refuge on board our vessel, the Water Witch was next engaged in another unsuccessful attempt to get that ship afloat, Commander Handy, with the greater part of his crew, having returned on board. During the afternoon the steamer McClellan arrived from Fort Pickens with two Parrott guns, which were immediately placed on board the Richmond, and about four P. M. the Water Witch was despatched by Captain Pope to communicate with the steamers South Carolina and Huntsville, (in Barrataria and Berwick bays,) taking verbal orders to Commander Alden to proceed to Pass à l'outre, and to Commander Price to join the Richmond at Southwest Pass. Regretting my inability to communicate more briefly a faithful detail of the events of the day, I have the honor to remain, with much
John Pope (search for this): chapter 164
, which, fortunately, did not cause an explosion. I then reported myself to Captain Pope, ascertaining from him that there was a misunderstanding about the signal. am, sir, respectfully, your obedient servant, Robert Handy, Commander. Captain Pope's report. United States steamer Richmond, off Pass à L'Outre, Mississipsubmitted. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant, John Pope, Captain. Flag-officer Wm. W. Mckean Commanding Blockading Squadron. P.at this time, that it may be referred to the honorable Secretary of the Navy. John Pope. The following is a copy of a note received from Commmander Handy on the fend her from falling into their hands. Respectfully, your obedient servant, John Pope, Captain. Commander R. Handy. Commanding U. S. ship Vincennes. Commander n board the Richmond, and about four P. M. the Water Witch was despatched by Captain Pope to communicate with the steamers South Carolina and Huntsville, (in Barratar
H. Alden (search for this): chapter 164
chor from this ship astern, and, after unsuccessful attempts, for two or three hours, the McClellan returned to this ship, and was lashed alongside to wait until a rise of the tide. At early daylight of the 13th instant, the South Carolina, Commander Alden, came in, and I directed him to proceed, and, if possible, get the Vincennes afloat. Soon after, this ship was got afloat, her head down stream, and the McClellan was instantly cast off and went to assist in getting the Vincennes afloat. Ahich were immediately placed on board the Richmond, and about four P. M. the Water Witch was despatched by Captain Pope to communicate with the steamers South Carolina and Huntsville, (in Barrataria and Berwick bays,) taking verbal orders to Commander Alden to proceed to Pass à l'outre, and to Commander Price to join the Richmond at Southwest Pass. Regretting my inability to communicate more briefly a faithful detail of the events of the day, I have the honor to remain, with much respect, yo
H. Y. Gray (search for this): chapter 164
gratified to prove their bravery by being permitted to take part in the contemplated attack on Pensacola, as requested in notes from me to you on this subject. In both engagements with the enemy, the whole fire appeared to be directed to the destruction of this snip, most of the shot being, apparently, directed to the quarter of this vessel, presumed for the purpose of disabling our rudder and propeller. I omitted, in my hasty report, to mention the essential aid I have received from Captain Gray, commanding the army transport McClellan, in getting this ship and the Vincennes afloat. From Lieutenant Commanding Winslow, commanding the Water Witch, I received every possible assistance that could be rendered. I directed Commander French, of the Preble, as soon as it could be done, to Pass à l'outre to guard that entrance. This he was unable to do at the time; the wind being ahead, and a strong current setting to leeward, he was barely able to hold his own. He came in and anchore
R. Handy (search for this): chapter 164
l, made by the Richmond, at this time, to the vessels below the bar, (to get under way,) was erroneously reported to Commander Handy as a signal to abandon ship, and an officer was sent to me from the Vincennes to ask if any such signal had been made, and that Captain Handy should continue to defend his vessel. Soon afterward, however, several boats came alongside of the Water Witch, with the marine guard and a portion of the officers and crew of the Vincennes. Subsequently, Captain Handy, wiCaptain Handy, with the remainder, repaired on board the Richmond, the formidable battery of which ship alone prevented the enemy from taking possession of the abandoned vessel, as the Confederate steamers at no time ventured to drop within effective range of her brefuge on board our vessel, the Water Witch was next engaged in another unsuccessful attempt to get that ship afloat, Commander Handy, with the greater part of his crew, having returned on board. During the afternoon the steamer McClellan arrived fr
October 12th, 1861 AD (search for this): chapter 164
countersign my boats shall use if we pass near your ship? While we have moonlight, would it not be better to leave the ship? Shall I burn her when I leave her? Respectfully, Robert Handy. United States steamer Richmond, Southwest Pass, October 12, 1861. Sir: You say your ship is aground. It will be your duty to defend your ship up to the last moment, and not to fire her except it be to prevent her from falling into the hands of the enemy. I do not think the enemy will be down to-night Winslow's report. United States steamer water Witch, off Southwest Pass, October 24, 1861. sir: In compliance with your instructions, the following statement of the recent occurrences in the Mississippi River, on the morning of Saturday, October 12, 1861, is respectfully submitted: The Water Witch, after towing a schooner laden with coal alongside the Richmond, had anchored the preceding afternoon on her starboard quarter, a little in shore, and the Richmond was employed during the n
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