Coaling of the Fleet

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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