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Federal 10-inch mortar battery on Morris Island, SC, 1865 (b / w photo)
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Federal 10-inch mortar battery on Morris Island, SC, 1865 (b / w photo)
867774 Federal 10-inch mortar battery on Morris Island, SC, 1865 (b/w photo) by Cooley, Samuel A. (fl.1864); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pair of 10-inch Union seacoast mortars and their crew, dug in behind a revetment on Morris Island, South Carolina, and still aimed at distant Fort Sumter as the Civil War ended in April 1865. One of a stereographic pair of wet-collodion glass negatives attributed to Samuel A. Cooley, cleaned and repaired); Battlefields in Motion, Ltd.; American, out of copyright
Media ID 22458302
© Battlefields in Motion, Ltd. / Bridgeman Images
1860s 1861 65 1865 American Civil War Armament Artillery Artillery Men Artillerymen Barrel Barrels Batteries Battery Battlefields In Motion Cannon Cannons Charleston Civil War Civil Wars Collodion Federal Field Fortification Forage Cap Forage Caps Fort Fort Sumter Fortification Fortifications Fortified Forts Glass Negative Gun Crew Gunner Gunners Gunnery Iron Kepi Kepis Library Of Congress Mortar Mortars Photographic Repair Photographic Restoration Platform Rampart Redoubt Redoubts Repair Repaired Repairs Restoration Restorations Restored Sand Sandy South Carolina Stereograph Stereographic Pair Sumter Union Us Army War Between The States Wars Wet Collodion Cannoneer Cannoneers Charleston Harbor Cooley Gun Platform Morris Island Revetment Sea Coast Seacoast
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This print captures a significant moment in history - the Federal 10-inch mortar battery on Morris Island, South Carolina in 1865. The image showcases a pair of Union seacoast mortars and their dedicated crew behind a protective revetment. Despite the end of the Civil War in April 1865, these powerful cannons remain aimed at distant Fort Sumter. Attributed to Samuel A. Cooley, this stereographic pair of wet-collodion glass negatives has been meticulously cleaned and repaired by Battlefields in Motion, Ltd. , allowing us to witness this remarkable scene from the past. The restoration work brings out every detail of this field fortification, highlighting the iron barrels and intricate platform where artillery men stand ready for action. The photograph provides an insight into the daily life of soldiers during this tumultuous period. We see cannoneers wearing their distinctive forage caps as they operate handspikes to maneuver heavy weaponry with precision. This image serves as a testament to both the skill and determination displayed by those who fought in America's bloodiest conflict. Preserved within Private Collection, this historical artifact offers viewers an opportunity to reflect on the impact of war while appreciating photographic artistry and preservation efforts. As we gaze upon this print, we are reminded not only of our nation's turbulent past but also its resilience and capacity for healing over time.
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