Mine Explosion in Charleston Harbor
On January 14 1865, while participating in obstruction clearance operations in Charleston Harbor, Patapsco struck a Confederate mine and sank, with heavy loss of life.
Number of sailors in this log: 60
Name | Service Branch |
---|---|
Wardroom Cook Samuel Keiniston | USN |
Landsman Charles Washburne | USN |
Wardroom Steward Alexander Davis | USN |
Landsman John Manning | USN |
Quarter gunner Hiram Williams | USN |
Captain afatergu Albert Dunbar | USN |
1st class firema John Mason | USN |
Ship's cook Edward Williams | USN |
Captain's Stewar Alexander Black | USN |
Coal Heaver John Farron | USN |
Landsman John Mcginley | USN |
Landsman Henry Williams | USN |
Coxswain Thomas Brown | USN |
Gunner's Mate Michael Fitzgerald | USN |
Quartermaster William Miller | USN |
Surgeon's Stewar John Woelfkens | USN |
Landsman James Dwyer | USN |
Master at arms Aaron Fifield | USN |
Landsman William Moore | USN |
Landsman Michael Barrow | USN |