Record #:

12076

Author(s):

Montgomery, Frank A., Jr.

Abstract:

At 1:40 am, 23 December 1864, the Louisiana, loaded with 215 tons of black powder, accidently exploded, foiling Union General Benjamin \"Beast\" Butler's intentions of destroying the Confederate stronghold, Fort Fisher.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 24 Issue 5, July 1956, p9-10, 27, il

Subject(s):

Fort Fisher (New Hanover County)