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Admiral David D. Porter, The Naval History of the Civil War., Chapter 6: naval expedition against Port Royal and capture of that place. (search)
gun in embrasure. 1 English siege gun, 12 pdr., behind embankment at right of right wing. 1 English siege gun, mounted to the right of the magazine to command the ditch of the main work. In the right wing were mounted: 3 32-pdrs., same class as others before mentioned. Making a total of 23 guns. Fort Beauregard. The fort had four faces upon which guns were mounted, each face looking on the water, and each gun so mounted as to command the water approach to Broad and Beaufort Rivers. The guns were 13 in number, of the following sizes: 5 32-pdrs, navy pattern, 1845. 1 rifled, 6-inch, new. 5 sea-coast guns, 42 pdrs., long and very heavy. 1 ten-inch Columbiad, weight 13,226 lbs. 1 8-inch Columbiad. Upon the outer works on the left flank were mounted 2 24-pdrs. Upon outer works on right flank: 3 32-pdrs. of 63 cwt., navy pattern, 1845. Within the fort were also two field pieces, 6-pounders, old Spanish pattern, making in all 20 pieces of
Admiral David D. Porter, The Naval History of the Civil War., Chapter 8: capture of Fernandina and the coast South of Georgia. (search)
es evacuate their defences on Tybee and Warsaw Islands. a General stampede. the effect of Dupont's victory. lost opportunities. sea Islands. Congregation of slaves at Hilton Head. entrenchments erected at Hilton Head. General Stevens. Beaufort occupied. reconnoissance up the Tybee River to Fort Pulaski. expedition to Fernandina. commanders of and vessels composing the expedition. capture of the works on Cumberland and Amelia Islands. Fort Clinch occupied. capture of Fernandina. of their native Africa. While the Navy had been busy in penetrating the numerous inlets of the vicinity, General T. W. Sherman had constructed large and strong entrenchments on Hilton Head, outside of Fort Walker. The Army had also occupied Beaufort, a pleasant village near Port Royal, where many wealthy land-holders resided during the hot season. Posts were also established on Tybee and other islands. The enemy gradually recovered from the panic which had seized them at the battle of P
Admiral David D. Porter, The Naval History of the Civil War., Chapter 9: operations of Admiral Dupont's squadron in the sounds of South Carolina. (search)
ts from the Wabash, carrying howitzers, under charge of Lieutenants Upshur, Luce and Irwin, and Acting Master Kempff, all of which were to enter the Coosaw by Beaufort river; the gun-boat Seneca, Lieut.-Com. Ammen, and the tug-boat Ellen, Acting-Master Budd, to participate, both of which were to move up Beaufort River and approachBeaufort River and approach the batteries at Seabrook and Port Royal Ferry, by Whale Branch. The armed Tug Hale, Acting-Master Foster, was also ordered to report to the commander of the expedition. The gun-boats reached Beaufort on the 31st December, 1862, and in order not to give the enemy notice of their approach, they remained there until after dark,Beaufort on the 31st December, 1862, and in order not to give the enemy notice of their approach, they remained there until after dark, when they ascended the river to within two miles of the Coosaw. At 4 o'clock the next morning the gun-boats moved up and joined General Stevens at the appointed rendezvous. Here the troops embarked, crossed the Coosaw, and landed at Haywood's plantation, and with them went the two howitzers of the Wabash, to serve as a section
Admiral David D. Porter, The Naval History of the Civil War., Chapter 33: (search)
what extent I was not informed further than that they carried rifle-guns — occupied the northern portion of the harbor, and stretched along from the mouth of Beaufort River to Scull Creek. It was high water on the 7th instant at 11h. 35m. A. M. by the tables of the Coast Survey. These circumstances — the superiority of Fort Flag-Ship, Wabash, Port Royal Harbor, Nov. 10, 1861. Sir-It has been reported to me by Lieutenant-Commander Ammen that, on taking possession of the town of Beaufort, under my orders of the 8th instant, he found that most of the white inhabitants had abandoned the town, and that the negroes were committing excesses and destroying private property. You will proceed with the most convenient dispatch in the gun-boat Unadilla, under your command, to Beaufort, where you will find the gun-boat Pembina (Lieutenant-Commander Bankhead), and the gun-boat Curlew (Lieutenant-Commander Watmough), and assume command of the station. You will employ your forces
Admiral David D. Porter, The Naval History of the Civil War., Letters relating to the battle of Port Royal and occupation of the Confederate forts. (search)
what extent I was not informed further than that they carried rifle-guns — occupied the northern portion of the harbor, and stretched along from the mouth of Beaufort River to Scull Creek. It was high water on the 7th instant at 11h. 35m. A. M. by the tables of the Coast Survey. These circumstances — the superiority of Fort Flag-Ship, Wabash, Port Royal Harbor, Nov. 10, 1861. Sir-It has been reported to me by Lieutenant-Commander Ammen that, on taking possession of the town of Beaufort, under my orders of the 8th instant, he found that most of the white inhabitants had abandoned the town, and that the negroes were committing excesses and destroying private property. You will proceed with the most convenient dispatch in the gun-boat Unadilla, under your command, to Beaufort, where you will find the gun-boat Pembina (Lieutenant-Commander Bankhead), and the gun-boat Curlew (Lieutenant-Commander Watmough), and assume command of the station. You will employ your forces