The U.S. Passaic was an ironclad steamer in the service of the U.S. Navy during the Civil War. It took part in the bombardment of Charleston Harbor in April 1863. The hull was built by John Ericsson who was the builder and designer of the Monitor....
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The U.S. Passaic was an ironclad steamer in the service of the U.S. Navy during the Civil War. It took part in the bombardment of Charleston Harbor in April 1863. The hull was built by John Ericsson who was the builder and designer of the Monitor. Collection consists of correspondence, court proceedings, official documents, and related materials concerning the Passaic. Correspondence, 1862-1866, is from officials of the Navy Dept. and U.S. Steamer Sacramento. Proceedings of court-martial, 1863, are from on board the Passaic. Official documents, 1862-1866, include abstracts of small stores, vouchers of clothing and money, officers' orders and accounts, reports, registers of allotments, receipts, ratings, and general muster book of the Passaic.
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