Description: Plain Jane 1 CIVIL WAR – NAVAL – IMPRINTED LIST OF GOODS U.S.S. DONEGAL – FORMER CONFEDERATE RUNNER DESCRIPTION Printed list of goods, 17 x 12 ¼, on board the U.S.S. Donegal. List varied items from Preserved Meats, Fancy Goods, and Clothing. List both cost and price. The USS Donegal was a captured Confederate steamship acquired by the Union Navy from the prize court during the American Civil War. She was put into service by the Union Navy to patrol navigable waterways of the Confederacy to prevent the South from trading with other countries. He Donegal was a large sidewheel steamer, was built in 1860 at Wilmington, Delaware, and used as a Confederate blockade runner, occasionally carrying the name Austin. She was captured on 6 June 1864 off Mobile Bay by Metacomet; sent to Philadelphia for condemnation; purchased by the Navy and fitted for sea at Philadelphia Navy Yard; and commissioned on 3 September 1864, Acting Volunteer Lieutenant W. H. West in command. Donegal stood down the Delaware River after her commissioning for Charleston, South Carolina, with supplies and a large number of officers and men for ships of the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron. She returned to Philadelphia on 16 September, and from 24 September-12 December made four similar voyages. Later, in 1865, she patrolled the coasts of South Carolina and Georgia until 20 August, when she sailed for New York City, arriving four days later. She rescued the crew of USS Commodore McDonough which sank on the 23rd while being towed to New York.Donegal was decommissioned on 8 September 1865 and sold on 27 September. Exhibits use, soiling and wear, original fold lines, overall Vg condition. (See scan). Domestic post will be $5.75 Thank you for your interest in the item. TERMS AND CONDITIONS All merchandise is unconditionally guaranteed as to originality and description.Payment is to be received within 3 days after notification.Due to several factors, we ship to U.S.only.Items are usually sent within 1-2 days upon payment.In most cases, the most cost efficient means of shipping will be offered.Books are generally sent USPS media mail.
Price: 125 USD
Location: Avondale, Arizona
End Time: 2024-11-09T18:58:15.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5.75 USD
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
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