One of the first submarine attacks in history occurs when a “submersible” Confederate vessel confronts a Federal warship on blockade duty at Charleston Harbor.
Tag: Charleston Harbor
David v. New Ironsides
A small Confederate torpedo boat named the C.S.S. David detonates a mine against the Federal ironclad U.S.S. New Ironsides outside Charleston Harbor, South Carolina.
Desirable to Sacrifice the Garrison
Federal forces continue bombarding the fortifications in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina, in preparation for another infantry attack.
Five in One Coffin
The experimental Confederate submarine H.L. Hunley sinks in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina.
The Practical Demolition of Fort Sumter
The Federal bombardment of Fort Sumter and Batteries Wagner and Gregg in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina, temporarily halts.
The Swamp Angel Terrorizes Charleston
Federals unleash the destructive cannon nicknamed the “Swamp Angel” on the people of Charleston, South Carolina, and Confederates object to waging war on civilians.