Archive Record
Images
Metadata
Catalog Number |
2015.069.24 |
Object Name |
Clipping, Newspaper |
Reference code |
US SPHi 2015.069.24 |
Title |
Little sidewheeler manned by crew of soldiers pursues, helps capture rebel raiders in cutter |
Date |
1962 |
Scope & Content |
The sidewheel steamer, Forest City, helped to capture rebel raiders off the coast of Portland during the Civil War. Article and photos including one of the ship, and one of Reuben Chandler, baggage master of the Portland-Boston steamer and the last living member of the crew. Published in the Portland Press Herald on October 20, 1962. |
Search Terms |
Civil War Caleb Cushing Forest City (steamer) Chesapeake (steamer) 7th Maine Regiment Volunteer Infantry |
Subjects |
Civil War |