Naval Boat Attack : Fort Sumter, September, 2013

[SCTiger]

This thread will be dedicated to the Union Naval Boat Attack of 9/8/1863, with a 150th Anniversary in 2013. I would like to transfer the discussion here for future research and planning.

Along with U. S. Marines and Navy, we will also discuss, Fort Sumter, Charleston Harbor, and the Charleston Battalion under Major Stephen Elliot.

Yesterday I did some research into the event, it appears that in Charleston, Union dead and wounded were always separated from Confederate Soldiers. The Union dead were buried at the Hampton Race Course, which was a former mustering camp. After the war, most of them were disinterred and buried at Beaufort National Cemetery. The Union POW's were held at the City Jail and a Wayside Hotel that was converted into a hospital.

In regards to the Union dead at Fort Sumter, I found this entry from a Centennial Book produced by South Carolina in 1961:

"Sept. 9th, 1 a.m. The assault on Fort Sumter by two columns of boats from the fleet repulsed, with the capture of 115 prisoners, four boats and three colors, 6 killed, 19 wounded, 124 total. Confederate losses, none. Flag of truce in from the from the fleet to Sumter and receiving the dead."

Which explains the arrangements for some of the dead. It is also a possibility that some of the Union dead were buried in the potter's field in Charleston. It will be our project to trace the names of participants of the Boat Landing. We will also raise money for Civil War Preservation.

In addition to Naval and Marine, customs and material culture, we will also need to discuss the LH program. What would you like to do or see? I would value your input and support. The Tramp Brigade will sponsor this event but, we want other individuals and units to feel included in the process, provided that they are aiming for a well researched and accurate portrayal of the event.

If we could secure 50 Naval and Marine Participants and perhaps 30-50 Confederates. I believe 100 people would be the maximum amount we could accommodate at the fort.

[Justin Morris]

Greg, I and possibly some of my "crew" for a lack of better words, might be interested in the Naval part and impressions. We are currently working on US Navy impressions. What are your thoughts as to the naval part of the event?

[SCTiger]

Alright you leather necks , fortress Johnnies and Squids, here is your yahoo group:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/boatattack1863/

Send me an email for an invite and note your reenacting unit and impression. All members agree to abide by the historical standards. Although it's on yahoo, doesn't mean they are welcomed.

Email me for an invite if the group does not work. A good place to meet would be " To Prevent the Effusion of Blood" in January.

email: ga_deese@yahoo.com

[klatham]

I am interested in the Naval portion if this is still on....

[Coatsy]

Ken,

The event is still on. Greg sent some information to me about the event the other day.

[klatham]

Cool thanks. I sent an email to him

[toptimlrd]

Greg, check your PM box.

[SCTiger]

This event is still on. Although we are looking at a reduced level due to conflicting events in September. This will be a living history style, with talks and demonstrations, if you are still interested in attending please email me or search for me on Face Book.

[Union Navy]

Still up for this, and may bring some other Hoosiers with me. Have a solid date yet?

[SCTiger]

We have a planning meeting with the National Park Service next week, the BA 2013 event is still on although other projects this year were cancelled due to budget constraints. We will have to scale back as I said in December, so far we have 25 people committed for the LH. If you are interested in participating we still have openings. The dates are on the original anniversary September 6-8th 2013. The primary impressions are Confederate Artillery, Charleston Battalion and U.S. Marines/ Naval Impression. Other impressions must be cleared.