U.S.S. Western World (Ship) log, 1862-1881

Summary

Creator:

Gregory, Samuel B.

Date:

1862-1881

Extent:

1.25 Linear Feet 1 box

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

U.S.S. Western World (Ship) log, ms2425, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of the logbook of the Union screw steamer Western World from 1862. Daily entries by Samuel B. Gregory regard the weather, crew activities, food, and ship operations. Gregory writes about blockading activities off Charleston, S.C., and Savannah, Frederica, St. Simons, and Doboy Sound, Georgia; numerous encounters with Confederate ships and blockade-runners in the North Santee River (S.C.); and raids on several plantations. Three handwritten letters and a bill of sale are laid in the log.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Plantations -- South Carolina.
Ships' logs.

Names:

United States. Navy

Places:

Georgia -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Naval operations.
South Carolina -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Naval operations.
Georgia -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.

Preferred citation:

U.S.S. Western World (Ship) log, ms2425, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.