April 14, 1861

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The following data provide a snapshot of the combatants on April 14, 1861.

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Active Operations and Sub-Operations

Operations in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina (Day 116/116)
Troops from the Provisional South Carolina Army continue operations in Charleston Harbor in Charleston County, South Carolina (December 20, 1860-April 14, 1861) Sub-operations:
  • (II) Expedition for Relief of Fort Sumter, South Carolina (Day 5/5) - Chartered United States steamer Baltic sets sail from New York Harbor with the intention of aiding the besieged U.S. troops at Fort Sumter, along with several other steamers and a fighting force. From April 10-14, 1861 the steamer sails down the coast. Strong winds and a withdrawal of the bulk of the "fighting" force before the expedition even begins sabotage the operation
    • Confederate Bombardment of Fort Sumter, South Carolina (Day 3/3) - South Carolina Militia fire upon the garrison of United States troops inside Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor from April 12-14, 1861. The bombardment itself is bloodless and Union troops accept the offer of surrender to South Carolina forces
Union troops engaged:
  • 1st United States Artillery / Battery E and Battery H
  • Steamers Baltic, Harriet Lane, Pawnee
Confederate troops engaged:
  • South Carolina Militia

Engagements and Casualties

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