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Georgia (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 236
uccess. Of course, in addition to the foregoing object, these reconnoissances have another equally important object — to obtain a correct knowledge of the position, nature, and extent of the rebel works erected to defend these internal waters from visits of our dashing gunboats; and in pursuing this object we are frequently treated to a discharge of shot and shell, which have as yet done us no injury. The reconnaissance in the direction of Vernonsburg — a village on the Vernon River, of Georgia--which we made to-day, was made in force. Our force consisted of the gunboat Ottawa, Captain Stevens, the flagship of Captain C. R. P. Rodgers, of the Wabash; the Seneca, Captain Ammen, the Pembina, Captain John Bankhead, and the Mary Andrews, in command of Acting Master Mathews, late of the Quaker City. We left Port Royal yesterday (Tuesday) at noon, and, the Ottawa leading, followed by the Pembina and Mary Andrews in the line, steamed south, and at sundown anchored in Cockspur harbor, o
Vernon River, Ga. (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 236
crossed the bar at Ossabaw soon after eight o'clock. Entering and passing up Vernon River, we discovered, on the eastern end, on Green Island, a fort mounting eight gt has three faces, upon two of which guns are mounted. It commands not only Vernon River, but Little Ogeechee and Hellgate Passage from Vernon River into Great OgeecVernon River into Great Ogeechee. Its long-range guns will also reach the channel of the Great Ogeechee. We were exactly two nautical miles from the fort, and after observing it carefully, we sry. The reconnaissance in the direction of Vernonsburg — a village on the Vernon River, of Georgia--which we made to-day, was made in force. Our force consisted oh we passed at nine o'clock, and nearly as much clear up to the mouth of the Vernon River. When we entered the river, taking the north channel, every one was engagedt it was based upon you now know. After we had reached the confluence of the Vernon and Ogeechee rivers, we ran up the latter to a point abreast of Racoon Key, opp
Ogeechee (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 236
is advantageously placed, and its approaches landward are well protected by marshes. It has three faces, upon two of which guns are mounted. It commands not only Vernon River, but Little Ogeechee and Hellgate Passage from Vernon River into Great Ogeechee. Its long-range guns will also reach the channel of the Great Ogeechee. We were exactly two nautical miles from the fort, and after observing it carefully, we steamed down the river. When the Seneca, the second vessel of the line, had turn and the calibre of their guns, we drew their fire and retired, having accomplished our object. We shall hear of a victory from rebel sources; but what it was based upon you now know. After we had reached the confluence of the Vernon and Ogeechee rivers, we ran up the latter to a point abreast of Racoon Key, opposite Bryan Morell's plantation, where boats were sent ashore from the gunboats after they had come to anchor. The boats penetrated the island through a creek, and landed at Morell'
Tybee Island (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 236
ch we made to-day, was made in force. Our force consisted of the gunboat Ottawa, Captain Stevens, the flagship of Captain C. R. P. Rodgers, of the Wabash; the Seneca, Captain Ammen, the Pembina, Captain John Bankhead, and the Mary Andrews, in command of Acting Master Mathews, late of the Quaker City. We left Port Royal yesterday (Tuesday) at noon, and, the Ottawa leading, followed by the Pembina and Mary Andrews in the line, steamed south, and at sundown anchored in Cockspur harbor, off Tybee Island, Savannah River. The Seneca came in half an hour later. As we passed over the bar the water was dotted by hundreds and thousands of wild ducks of every variety, which lazily flapped their wings and sailed slowly away, without exhibiting the least alarm at our presence. The waters hereabout are black with water fowl, and I am told that they have but just begun to arrive. Throughout the winter millions upon millions throng the bays, rivers, and lagoons of the Southern coast, and afford
Port Royal (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 236
he island through a creek, and landed at Morell's plantation. They found it perfectly deserted — not a living animal, man or beast, was seen upon the plantation. All the negro cabins were vacant and empty. On their flight they had removed household furniture, poultry, and pigs, and every thing movable. It was desolation itself. The party soon returned, and, as the Pembina was to run into Tybee to get despatches, I again went on board the Ottawa, and the flotilla steamed rapidly toward Port-Royal. A short time after dark, while we were between Tybee and Port Royal, a strange steamer was seen ahead. The men were sent to quarters, the guns cast loose, and the ship prepared for action. We ran down toward her, and an officer was despatched in the gig to ascertain her character. While on the way he was met by a boat from the steamer, coming toward us. An officer stepped aboard and stated it was the Rhode Island, bound from Port Royal to Tybee. Having lost her way, he wished directi
Tybee River (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 236
in toward the low, marshy shores that lie on either side of the entrance to Ossabaw Sound, about eighteen miles south of Tybee. Our engine was slowed down, and, following the Ottawa and Seneca, the Pembina ran cautiously in over the bar, the lead d pigs, and every thing movable. It was desolation itself. The party soon returned, and, as the Pembina was to run into Tybee to get despatches, I again went on board the Ottawa, and the flotilla steamed rapidly toward Port-Royal. A short time after dark, while we were between Tybee and Port Royal, a strange steamer was seen ahead. The men were sent to quarters, the guns cast loose, and the ship prepared for action. We ran down toward her, and an officer was despatched in the gig to ascerrom the steamer, coming toward us. An officer stepped aboard and stated it was the Rhode Island, bound from Port Royal to Tybee. Having lost her way, he wished directions. They were given, and we both went on our respective ways. We arrived at ou
Warsaw Sound (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 236
imple reconnoissance should be reported for the comfort of the enemy as an engagement and repulse. Passing again in to Ossabaw Sound, we entered the Great Ogeechee, and steamed up it about four miles to Morrell's plantation and Ossibaw Island, where I landed, but found it abandoned. There are no batteries on Ossabaw Island for the defence of the Sound. I saw Vernonsburg, but could observe no battery, save the one off Green Island. We saw over land two or three schooners at the head of Warsaw Sound, which had probably passed from Ossabaw through Romilly Marshes. I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, C. P. R. Rodgers, Commander. To Flag-officer S. F. Dupont. Commanding South Atlantic Blockading Squadron. A writer on board one of the vessels composing the expedition relates the following: United States gunboat Ottawa, Port Royal, S. C., Dec. 11, 1861. A third of the series of important reconnoissances projected by Flag-officer Dupont, for the purpose of asc
Rhode Island (Rhode Island, United States) (search for this): chapter 236
I again went on board the Ottawa, and the flotilla steamed rapidly toward Port-Royal. A short time after dark, while we were between Tybee and Port Royal, a strange steamer was seen ahead. The men were sent to quarters, the guns cast loose, and the ship prepared for action. We ran down toward her, and an officer was despatched in the gig to ascertain her character. While on the way he was met by a boat from the steamer, coming toward us. An officer stepped aboard and stated it was the Rhode Island, bound from Port Royal to Tybee. Having lost her way, he wished directions. They were given, and we both went on our respective ways. We arrived at our anchorage at nine o'clock, after a most delightful trip of two days. The weather through-out was lovely — perfect June weather — perhaps a trifle too warm in the noonday sun for comfort, but altogether very desirable weather. The sea was smooth and the sail delightful. Of one thing all are now fully convinced, and that is that the new
Savannah River (United States) (search for this): chapter 236
ay, was made in force. Our force consisted of the gunboat Ottawa, Captain Stevens, the flagship of Captain C. R. P. Rodgers, of the Wabash; the Seneca, Captain Ammen, the Pembina, Captain John Bankhead, and the Mary Andrews, in command of Acting Master Mathews, late of the Quaker City. We left Port Royal yesterday (Tuesday) at noon, and, the Ottawa leading, followed by the Pembina and Mary Andrews in the line, steamed south, and at sundown anchored in Cockspur harbor, off Tybee Island, Savannah River. The Seneca came in half an hour later. As we passed over the bar the water was dotted by hundreds and thousands of wild ducks of every variety, which lazily flapped their wings and sailed slowly away, without exhibiting the least alarm at our presence. The waters hereabout are black with water fowl, and I am told that they have but just begun to arrive. Throughout the winter millions upon millions throng the bays, rivers, and lagoons of the Southern coast, and afford to the sportsma
Pembina (North Dakota, United States) (search for this): chapter 236
Doc. 224. expedition to Ossabaw, Ga. Commander Rodgers' report. United States flagship Wabash, Port Royal harbor, Dec. 12, 1861. sir: I left Tybee Roads before daylight yesterday morning, with the Ottawa, Seneca, Pembina, and Henry Andrew, and crossed the bar at Ossabaw soon after eight o'clock. Entering and passing up Vernon River, we discovered, on the eastern end, on Green Island, a fort mounting eight guns, apparently of heavy calibre. Near it we saw about seventy-five tents. There was a barrack near the fort, and another building was in process of erection. I think the work is not yet completed. The fort is advantageously placed, and its approaches landward are well protected by marshes. It has three faces, upon two of which guns are mounted. It commands not only Vernon River, but Little Ogeechee and Hellgate Passage from Vernon River into Great Ogeechee. Its long-range guns will also reach the channel of the Great Ogeechee. We were exactly two nautical mil
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