Title
Coaling of the Fleet
Subject
American Civil War (1861-1865)
United States. Navy
Warships
Coal
Louisiana--Baton Rouge
Siege of Vicksburg (Mississippi : 1863)
Description
Men are waiting with coal and wheelbarrows to fuel a Union fleet (visible in the Baton Rouge Harbor) before it leaves to participate in the Siege of Port Hudson. The Siege of Port Hudson took place between May 21 and July 9, 1863, corresponding with the Siege of Vicksburg. After the Confederates lost at Vicksburg, they surrendered at Port Hudson despite their successful defense. That allowed the Union to access the Mississippi River.
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
1863-03-XX
Format
jpg
Language
eng
Identifier
404530
Augur Collection
Original Format
carte de visite
b&w
1
Physical Dimensions
6.25 x 10.25 cm