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Hampton Roads (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 20
result. Every contest in which the iron-clads have been engaged against iron-clads has been instructive, and affords food for reflection. The lessons to be drawn are momentous. On the eighth of March, 1862, there were lying at anchor in Hampton Roads the first-class steam frigates Roanoke and Minnesota, the sailing frigates Congress and St. Lawrence, the razee Cumberland, and several gunboats. In the presence of this formidable force, representing the highest offensive power of the woodeable prize taken by our navy during the war. Her loss, also, to the rebels is as severe as that of the Merrimac, which she resembles very much, both in her appearance and construction, although she has many improvements upon the old terror of Hampton Roads. By this victory Captain Rodgers has endeared himself more than ever to a loyal and anxious people, and I cannot close this letter without expressing a desire, that I know will be cordially responded to throughout the North--long life and su
Minnesota (Minnesota, United States) (search for this): chapter 20
. Although gallantly sustained by Commander John Downes, of the Nahant, the victory, owing to the brevity of the contest, was yours, and gives me unaffected pleasure to congratulate you upon the result. Every contest in which the iron-clads have been engaged against iron-clads has been instructive, and affords food for reflection. The lessons to be drawn are momentous. On the eighth of March, 1862, there were lying at anchor in Hampton Roads the first-class steam frigates Roanoke and Minnesota, the sailing frigates Congress and St. Lawrence, the razee Cumberland, and several gunboats. In the presence of this formidable force, representing the highest offensive power of the wooden navy, boldly appeared the rebel iron-clad steamer Merrimac, and notwithstanding the broadsides poured into her by, and the heroic defence of, the Congress and the Cumberland, these two wooden vessels were easily destroyed, and the fate of the others was only reserved for the morrow. During the night,
Drewry's Bluff (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 20
eight mariners. The captured rebel officers told me that they thought we should find the speed of the Atlanta reach ten knots. They believe her the strongest iron-clad in the Confederacy, and confidently anticipated taking both the Nahant and Weehawken. The behavior of the officers and crew was admirable. Lieutenant Commander J. J. Cornwall did his duty zealously and efficiently. Acting Master Benjamin W. Loring, whom I recommend for promotion for gallant behavior under the fire of Fort Darling, served the guns admirably, as the result shows. His energy and coolness were every thing that could be wished. Executive officer Lieutenant Commander J. J. Cornwell informs me that on the berth deck the powder and shell divisions, under Acting Master C. C. Kingsbury, wore the aspect of exercise so completely, that no one would have thought the vessel was in action. The engine under the direction of Acting Assistant Engineer James George Young, always in beautiful order, was well worke
Warsaw Island (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 20
Report of Captain Rodgers. United States steamer Weehawken, Warsaw Sound, Ga., June 17, 1863. sir: I have the honor to report that this morning, at ten minutes past four, an iron-clad vessel was discovered coming down at the mouth of Wilmington River; also two other steamers, one a side-wheel and the other a propeller. Beat to quarters and commenced clearing the ship for action. At twenty minutes past four shipped the cable and steamed slowly down toward the north-east end of Warsaw Island. At thirty minutes past four turned and stood up the sound, heading for the iron-clad, which at this time was discovered to have the rebel flag flying. The Nahant, having no pilot, followed in our wake. At five minutes of five the enemy, being about one and a half miles distant, fired a rifle-shot, which passed across our stern and struck near the Nahant. At this time the enemy was lying across the channel, waiting our attack. At a quarter-past five o'clock, being distant from him
Norfolk (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 20
wooden consorts approaching to complete the work of destruction, our defence consisted, not in the great ships that were still afloat and their numerous heavy guns, but in a single small iron-clad vessel, armed with two guns. History has recorded the courage and skill of Commander John L. Worden, who, disappearing in the smoke of the advancing fleet, dispersed and put to flight their wooden steamers, turned at bay the Merrimac, grappled with that formidable monster, and drove her back into Norfolk, and kept her there until the evacuation of that place led the rebels to destroy their famous iron-clad rather than encounter and risk her capture by her puny antagonist. The lessons of that contest taught us the inadequacy of wooden vessels and our existing ordnance to meet armored ships. For inland operations the Monitor turret was immediately adopted, and the fifteen-inch gun of Rodman, being the only gun of greater weight than the eleven-inch yet tested, was ordered to be placed in
New York (New York, United States) (search for this): chapter 20
d, and loudly declaimed against their ill-luck. Fourteen officers and fifty men, including those wounded, were transferred to the steamer Island City, and the remainder of the officers and crew were placed on board of the Oleander. They were all brought up to this place yesterday morning, and again transferred to the United States steamship Vermont, and the wounded properly cared for. This afternoon they were all put aboard the United States gunboat James Adger, which will carry them to New-York. The entire crew, officers and men, number one hundred and sixty-five, and a more dejected looking set of naval heroes never trod the deck of our gunboat before. Upon examining our prize, Captain Rodgers found that she had an immense stock of provisions and stores. These, at the least calculation, were amply sufficient for a two months cruise, and of the best quality. The clothing found on her was of a superior make and texture, and sufficient to keep the crew well clothed for a year.
United States (United States) (search for this): chapter 20
the surgeons, have been transferred to the United States steamer James Adger, to be conveyed to For Navy. Report of Captain Rodgers. United States steamer Weehawken, Warsaw Sound, Ga., JuneOleander, and a portion of the crew to the United States steamer Cimerone, for transportation to Poron. Report of Commander Downes. United States iron-clad steamer Nahant, Warsaw Sound, Jutain John Rodgers, Senior Officer present, United States Steamer Weehawken. Report of Admiral ohn Rogers, United States Navy, commanding United States Steamer Weehawken, South-Atlantic Squadronstance of the Wabash and other respectable United States sea-dogs, I am able, from a personal inspesion of her in the name of the Navy of the United States. As soon as Captain Harmony arrived on borday morning, and again transferred to the United States steamship Vermont, and the wounded properlhis afternoon they were all put aboard the United States gunboat James Adger, which will carry them
Warsaw Sound (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 20
at Savannah were about attempting to enter Warsaw Sound by Wilmington River, for the purpose of attnt, Commander J. Downes, from North-Edisto, to Warsaw, where the Cimerone, Commander Drake, was main Wilmington River, to attack our vessels in Warsaw Sound, accompanied by two wooden steamers, filled, having unaided steamed into this harbor from Warsaw. The department will notice, in this event s. United States steamer Weehawken, Warsaw Sound, Ga., June 17, 1863. sir: I have the honor United States iron-clad steamer Nahant, Warsaw Sound, June 18, 1863. sir: I have the honor toand. The Weehawken and Nahant proceeded to Warsaw Sound, and took up their positions near the mouth of Savannah was by the inlet or passage to Warsaw Sound, which has been used to a certain extent, o at Charleston, and on Saturday was ordered to Warsaw. Sunday morning the iron-clad Nahant left heround the iron-clads Weehawken and Nahant in Warsaw Sound. The Atlanta had come in the mean time to [7 more...]
North Edisto River (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 20
Admiral Du Pont. flag-ship Wabash, Port Royal harbor, S. C., June 17, 1863. Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary of Navy, Washington: sir: Having reason to believe the Atlanta and other rebel iron-clads at Savannah were about attempting to enter Warsaw Sound by Wilmington River, for the purpose of attacking the blockading vessels there and in the sounds further south, I despatched some days ago the Weehawken, Captain John Rodgers, from this port, and the Nahant, Commander J. Downes, from North-Edisto, to Warsaw, where the Cimerone, Commander Drake, was maintaining the inside blockade. I have the satisfaction to report to the department this morning that the Atlanta came down by Wilmington River into Warsaw Sound, and was captured. This information has just been received in a telegram from Fort Pulaski, sent by Captain John Rodgers. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, S. F. Du Pont, Rear-Admiral Commanding South-Atlantic Blockading Squadron. flag-ship Wabash, Port Royal h
Wilmington River (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 20
about attempting to enter Warsaw Sound by Wilmington River, for the purpose of attacking the blockadhis morning that the Atlanta came down by Wilmington River into Warsaw Sound, and was captured. ThiWilliam Webb, came down this morning, via Wilmington River, to attack our vessels in Warsaw Sound, aas discovered coming down at the mouth of Wilmington River; also two other steamers, one a side-whee, standing toward us, coming out from the Wilmington River, and rapidly approaching. At first she w from Cranston's Bluff to the head of the Wilmington River, she then received on board all her store down safely from Savannah to the head of Wilmington River. We were fully apprised of this intend up their positions near the mouth of the Wilmington River, which empties into this sound. Captaihe Atlanta and her consorts would proceed to Wilmington, and raise our blockade there in a similar mall visions of the blockade, Charleston, and Wilmington, to rapidly fade from the mental vision of t[1 more...]
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