Confederate Torpedo
Dublin Core
Title
Confederate Torpedo
Subject
artillery--weaponry
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
Description
This keg torpedo was set off by contact. Although this
example was captured in Light House Inlet, near
Morris Island in August 1863, this type was also used
as land mines in front of Battery Wagner
Gift of Lieutenant Commander George Bacon, USN
3676
example was captured in Light House Inlet, near
Morris Island in August 1863, this type was also used
as land mines in front of Battery Wagner
Gift of Lieutenant Commander George Bacon, USN
3676
Creator
Confederate States Army
Source
West Point Museum Collection
Publisher
Courtesy of the West Point Museum Collection, United States Military Academy
Date
1863
Contributor
Donor: Lieutenant Commander George Bacon, USN
Rights
Please consult the West Point Museum
Format
.jpg
Type
Photographic works
Identifier
Catalog No.: 03676
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
photo
Collection
Citation
Confederate States Army, “Confederate Torpedo,” U.S. Military Academy Library Exhibits, accessed April 26, 2024, https://usmalibrary.omeka.net/items/show/161.