Naval Operations

Morris Island and Charleston, SC

Image taken by Haas and Peale on Morris Island, SC on or about September 8, 1863 with Ironclads in action firing at Fort Sumter

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Attack on Charleston April 7, 1863

Naval support of amphibious landing on Morris Island July 10, 1863

Attack on Battery Wagner July 11, 1863

Action on the Stono River off of James Island July 16, 1863

Attack on Battery Wagner July 18, 1863

General operations throughout siege from July 19 - Sepetmeber 6, 1863

Charleston photographer George S. Cook photographs monitors from Fort Sumter September 8, 1863