Civil War Naval History December 1860 — US Navy Ships

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Civil War Naval History December 1860

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26 Following the secession of South Carolina (20 December) Major Robert Anderson, USA, removed his loyal garrison from Fort Moultrie to Fort Sumter, on an island in Charleston Harbor; this created spe cial need for sea-borne reinforcements of troops and supplies.

27 U.S. Revenue Cutter Aiken was surrendered to South Carolina authorities.

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