Palmetto reinforcements on the channel side of Fort Sumter

Walls of Fort Sumter

Here we present a rare image of Charleston, S.C. Palmetto reinforcements on the channel side of Fort Sumter. It was taken in 1865.

The image shows the Federal Navy, and seaborne expeditions against the Atlantic Coast of the Confederacy, specifically of Charleston, S.C., 1863-1865.

We have created this collection of images primarily to serve as an easy to access educational tool. Contact curator@old-picture.com.

Image ID# 2CEF34EB
Ref: loc/Civil War Collection

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This Photograph Comes from the Collection:

• Civil War

And is Part of the Following Theme Groups:

• Forts

• South Carolina