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Florida (Florida, United States) (search for this): chapter 6
command at his own request. Two squadrons were organized on the Atlantic coast, one to guard the shores of Virginia and North Carolina under Flag Officer L. M. Golds-borough; the Southern Squadron. extending from South Carolina to the Capes of Florida, was assigned to Flag Officer S. F. Dupont, and the Gulf Squadron to Flag Officer W. W. McKean. Although the capture of the ports at Hatteras Inlet was an important achievement, yet it did not accomplish all the Navy Department aimed at. y of guns and munitions of war,to fall into the hands of the insurgents. From Norfolk the guns were sent all along the Southern coast, by way of the Dismal Swamp Canal, and through the inland channels with which our coast is supplied, as far as Florida. The number of guns captured at Norfolk is variously estimated from 1,400 to 1,500, but at all events the number was amply sufficient to provide a barrier against the entrance of such small vessels as we could get into commission on the first b
Grand Gulf (Mississippi, United States) (search for this): chapter 6
ch under him swelled to the proportions of a fleet, all his talents and energies being devoted to the task of making it a formidable force such as the necessities of the case demanded. In this work Captain Foote was assisted by that distinguished engineer, James B. Eads, who planned and built that class of iron-clads known on the Mississippi as turtle backs, which gave such a good account of themselves during the war,and fought their way through many a bloody encounter, from Fort Henry to Grand Gulf, Port Hudson and the Red River. After the capture of Fort Hatteras, Commodore Stringham was relieved of the command at his own request. Two squadrons were organized on the Atlantic coast, one to guard the shores of Virginia and North Carolina under Flag Officer L. M. Golds-borough; the Southern Squadron. extending from South Carolina to the Capes of Florida, was assigned to Flag Officer S. F. Dupont, and the Gulf Squadron to Flag Officer W. W. McKean. Although the capture of the po
Hampton Roads (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 6
n A. H. Foote ordered to command the Western flotilla. James B. Eads. Commodore Stringham relieved. commands given to flag officers Dupont and McKean. the Port Royal expedition fitted out. assembling of the ships of war and transports at Hampton Roads. frail ships. the expedition reaches Port Royal harbor. great sufferings of officers and men. reconnoissance by Commander Rodgers and Brigadier-General Wright battle of Port Royal. the batteries at Hilton Head open fire. forts Walker ad with their accustomed energy prepared to receive it by mounting all the guns they could collect, with a proper force to man them. By the 27th October, 1861, all the ships of war, transports for troops, and supply vessels had assembled at Hampton Roads, presenting a formidable appearance. They numbered fifty sail, not including twenty-five coal vessels which had sailed the day previous. Never before in our history had any officer command of so large a fleet. The weather had been unpl
Fernandina, Fla. (Florida, United States) (search for this): chapter 6
as required for supplying coal, provisions and stores at a point where our ships could find safe anchorage at all times, and where machine shops and docks could be constructed for refitting vessels. The work of supplying vessels was one of vital importance, and a harbor was also Plan of the attack on forts Walker and Beauregard, November 7, 1861. needed as a base of operations against the whole Southern States. The choice of harbors lay between Bull's Bay, Port Royal, Brunswick and Fernandina. The latter, for some reasons, was considered an available place, but finally the Department concurred in the opinion of Flag Officer Dupont that Port Royal contained all the required advantages. Port Royal is one of the finest harbors in the United States, with water sufficient for the largest vessels. It is about equidistant between Charleston and Savannah, and so well aware were the Confederates of its importance that one of their first acts was to fortify it against the entrance o
Broad River (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 6
r work,the only 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 al
Fort Henry (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): chapter 6
flotilla, which under him swelled to the proportions of a fleet, all his talents and energies being devoted to the task of making it a formidable force such as the necessities of the case demanded. In this work Captain Foote was assisted by that distinguished engineer, James B. Eads, who planned and built that class of iron-clads known on the Mississippi as turtle backs, which gave such a good account of themselves during the war,and fought their way through many a bloody encounter, from Fort Henry to Grand Gulf, Port Hudson and the Red River. After the capture of Fort Hatteras, Commodore Stringham was relieved of the command at his own request. Two squadrons were organized on the Atlantic coast, one to guard the shores of Virginia and North Carolina under Flag Officer L. M. Golds-borough; the Southern Squadron. extending from South Carolina to the Capes of Florida, was assigned to Flag Officer S. F. Dupont, and the Gulf Squadron to Flag Officer W. W. McKean. Although the cap
Bull's Bay, S. C. (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 6
along the Southern coast. A depot was required for supplying coal, provisions and stores at a point where our ships could find safe anchorage at all times, and where machine shops and docks could be constructed for refitting vessels. The work of supplying vessels was one of vital importance, and a harbor was also Plan of the attack on forts Walker and Beauregard, November 7, 1861. needed as a base of operations against the whole Southern States. The choice of harbors lay between Bull's Bay, Port Royal, Brunswick and Fernandina. The latter, for some reasons, was considered an available place, but finally the Department concurred in the opinion of Flag Officer Dupont that Port Royal contained all the required advantages. Port Royal is one of the finest harbors in the United States, with water sufficient for the largest vessels. It is about equidistant between Charleston and Savannah, and so well aware were the Confederates of its importance that one of their first acts wa
Fort Fisher (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 6
rst rendered the Confederate gunners' aim very uncertain. The attack on the defences of Port Royal was ably planned and skilfully executed. No time was lost by vacillating movements. and although this cannot be considered a great naval engagement, yet it was undoubtedly one of the best exhibitions of naval tactics that occurred during the Civil War, and has stood the test of criticism both at home and abroad. It was not so momentous an affair as the battles of New Orleans, Mobile or Fort Fisher; but it was of greater importance to the country, for it was a gleam of sunshine bursting through the dark clouds which enveloped the Union horizon. The Union forces had met with little save misfortune from the day when the Confederates fired on Fort Sumter, and the battle of Bull Run had humiliated us before the world and incited France and England to meddle in our affairs. The victory at Port Royal put new life into Union hearts. The North had seen arsenals and fort all Interio
Port Royal (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 6
Chapter 6: naval expedition against Port Royal and capture of that place. Commander Rodghe choice of harbors lay between Bull's Bay, Port Royal, Brunswick and Fernandina. The latter, for d in the opinion of Flag Officer Dupont that Port Royal contained all the required advantages. PoPort Royal is one of the finest harbors in the United States, with water sufficient for the largest veThe bar or shoalest water at the entrance of Port Royal extended ten miles out to sea. All buoys andnd capture of forts Walker and Beauregard at Port Royal entrance by the naval expedition under Flag l affairs in comparison with the defences of Port Royal, and Commodore Stringham's force was comparaght be more difficult places to conquer than Port Royal, but no man could hereafter decline to attac war vessels. From the experience gained at Port Royal there could be no difficulty in estimating h credit for their gallantry in the affair of Port Royal; but for these particulars we must refer the[7 more...]
Charleston (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 6
red advantages. Port Royal is one of the finest harbors in the United States, with water sufficient for the largest vessels. It is about equidistant between Charleston and Savannah, and so well aware were the Confederates of its importance that one of their first acts was to fortify it against the entrance of our ships. It g through the dark clouds which enveloped the Union horizon. The Union forces had met with little save misfortune from the day when the Confederates fired on Fort Sumter, and the battle of Bull Run had humiliated us before the world and incited France and England to meddle in our affairs. The victory at Port Royal put new life east expected,the Union people were exalted in their own estimation. The Navy had come to the rescue and gained a complete victory in the immediate vicinity of Charleston and Savannah, the hotbeds of secession, establishing a permanent foothold, and affording an opportunity of throwing into the heart of the South a great army, ha
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