The Siege of Charleston

As numerous viewers have commented, I mispronounce Beaufort, SC. I apologize for the error.

Thank you for that detailed and informative summary of the Siege of Charleston, proving that just because you can "lay siege" it does not mean you will take the objective.

The word "torpedo" was used in this era for what we would call naval mines (stationary rather than powered and mobile), so burying them as land mines was not a stretch. Note the drawing illustrating them.

Bew-fort, SC. And Bow-fort, NC. 😀 My brother was stationed at MCAS Beaufort (VMFA-312 Checkerboards) for several years.

One of my third great uncles was with the 9th Maine and was mortally wounded during the attack on Ft Wagner. I spent some time a few years ago walking the beach on Morris Island wondering where my uncle had been ... unfortunately the sea has reclaimed a lot of the island so I was not able to actually see the site of the fort. Thanks for another great history lesson!

There is National Civil War Naval Museum in Columbus Ga that has examples of 'torpedoes', ironclads, and other artifacts from the era. I have a Merrimack refrigerator magnet as a souvenir. 😁

Although the attack on Fort Sumter on April 12, 1861 is considered to be the first shots of the Civil War, the actual first use of arms was 3 months earlier on January 9, when the Union supply ship 'Star of the West' was fired upon and hit 3 times by cadets of The Citadel from the Morris Island battery. The Star of the West was to resupply Major Anderson's troops at Fort Sumter. Although not seriously damaged, the ship's captain, John McGowan, abandoned the mission, deeming it too dangerous to proceed. The ship returned to its home port of New York. This, too, is history that should be remembered.

Love your videos. In the spirit of accuracy Bo-fort is in North Carolina, while Bee-U-fort is in South Carolina.

Beautiful town to visit

I would love an episode about Charleston’s earthquake 😎

It's Monday! Best way to start the week...THG!

I was stationed in Charleston on USS Semmes DDG 18 1983-84. Wish I had had more time to explore old Charleston while in port.

Lance, if you haven't already, you must do a video on the Hunley.

I'm a Charleston man born and raised, and we took field trips to all the forts and Morris Island, and I've seen about all there is in South Carolina, especially in the Charleston area, in the last 40 years.

Great video! It’s interesting that most of Morris Island is gone today. The lighthouse built after the civil war still stands off shore where most of the island used to be!

✌️😎 Thanks History Dude.

My second home. or maybe third. Such a wonderful town. Even the tourists can't spoil it.

Thanks History Guy my ship was overhauled at the old Charleston shipyard and we steamed past all those islands. I paid for the tour of Ft Sumpter and the amount of damage still present was impressive, just glad I wasn’t there to have to fight for it. Have a great day!

It’s interesting that you pronounced it “bo fort” because that how they pronounce it in NC. In SC, we pronounce it “beu fort” like blue but beu. I read Ulysses S. Grant’s autobiography. (vol 1 & vol 2) It’s been said repeatedly that weapons of war have outpaced war tactics. I was amazed at the advanced technology during the civil war. I was also surprised at how some of the relationships of West Point cadets weren’t completely destroyed during the war.

A city of our Country, The South, worth visiting & remembering!