Title:
Charlestown in 1776 by William Faden
Caption:
Charlestown in 1776 by William Faden. View of Charlestown from on board the Bristol Commodore Sir Peter Parker taken in Five Fathom Hole the day after the attack upon Fort Sulivan by the Commodore and his Squadron which Action continued 9 hours and 40 minutes. Charles Town by Ashley rier, C. Fort Johnston,D. Cummin's Point. E. Part of Five Fathom Hole where all the fleet rode before and after the Attack of Fort Sulivan. F. The station of the headmost Frigate the SOLEBAY two miles and three quarters from Fort Sulivan, situated to the Northward of G. NB. Cummin's Point D. & F. Johnston, C. bears nearly N&S. H. Part of Mount Pleasant I. Part of Hog Island, K. Wando River L. Cooper River. M James Island at t he Southern Point is Fort Johnston opposite the Center of Mount Pleasant Three Miles and a 1/4 distance. N. Breakers on Charles Town Bar, O. Rebels Schooner of 12 Guns. To Commodore Sir Peter Parker Kn This is most humbly dedicated and presented by Lt. Colonel Thomas James Ft of Artillery, Five Fathom Hole, South Carolina, June 29th, 1776. London Engraved and Published according to Act of Parliament August 10, 1776 by William Faden Corner of St. Martins Lane, Charing Cross.
Description:
Wars & Operations, U.S.: American Revolution
Catalog #:
NH 123353
Copyright Owner:
Naval History and Heritage Command
Original Creator:
Engraved and Published according to Act of Parliament August 10, 1776 by William Faden, Corner of St. Martins Lane, Charing Cross.
Original Date:
Sat, Jun 29, 1776
After this Year:
1775
Before this Year:
1783
Original Medium:
Painting, BW Photo
