FIRST CRUISE OF THE MONTAUK

Browne, Samuel T.

Published by The N. Bangs Williams Co., Providence, 1880, 1880

About this Item

BOOK DESCRIPTION: 8vo, 59 pgs, Rhode Island Soldiers and Sailors Historical Society, Series 2, #1. Original printed wrappers with yapped edges. CONDITION DESCRIPTION: Printed wrapper slightly soiled, small amount of chipping to lower edge and chip on rear wrapper. Some wear and chipping to the front and rear cover yapped edges. Former owner s inked stamped name on front cover. Interior pages are clean and tight. Overall, VG+. CONTENTS DESCRIPTION: The USS Montauk was an ironclad that participated in the naval attack on Charleston, South Carolina and the sinking of the CSS Nashville. The Montauk departed New York on December 24, 1862, joining the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron on January 19, 1863, Taking advantage of the opportunity to test the XV-inch Dahlgren gun and armor of the Passaic-class ironclad for the first time, on January 27, Rear Admiral Samuel F. Du Pont sent Montauk, with the gunboats USS Seneca, USS Wissahickon, USS Dawn and mortar schooner USS C. P. Williams to bombard Fort McAllister, Georgia. Although hit 13 times, Montauk was undamaged. The ironclad made a second attack on February 1, badly battering the fort; but Montauk was hit 48 times. She destroyed the blockade runner Nashville on February 28 in Ogeechee River but while descending the river was herself damaged by a torpedo (mine) which exploded under her. Seller Inventory # 0624047

Bibliographic Details

Title: FIRST CRUISE OF THE MONTAUK

Publisher: The N. Bangs Williams Co., Providence, 1880

Publication Date: 1880

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Very Good

Edition: 1st Edition