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U.S.S. Western World (Ship) log
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: U.S.S. Western World (Ship) log | |
| Creator: Gregory, Samuel B. | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1862-1881 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 1.25 Linear Feet 1 box | |
| Collection Number: ms2425 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
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.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
U.S.S. Western World (Ship) log, ms2425, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Finding Aid Publication
Finding aid prepared on: 2019.