Keywords: Commanders
Item 15280
War maneuvers commanders, 1903
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1903 Media: Photographic print
Item 100702
Samuel Washburn on desire to be a Navy captain, New York, 1862
Contributed by: Washburn Norlands Living History Center Date: 1862-02-11 Location: New York Media: Ink on paper
Exhibit
George Henry Preble of Portland, nephew of Edward Preble who was known as the father of the U.S. Navy, temporarily lost his command during the Civil War when he was charged with failing to stop a Confederate ship from getting through the Union blockade at Mobile.
Exhibit
Enemies at Sea, Companions in Death
Lt. William Burrows and Commander Samuel Blyth, commanders of the USS Enterprise and the HMS Boxer, led their ships and crews in Battle in Muscongus Bay on Sept. 5, 1813. The American ship was victorious, but both captains were killed. Portland staged a large and regal joint burial.
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John Martin: Expert Observer - Capt. L. J. Morse, Co. A, Maine State Guard, Bangor, 1864
"Morse was commander of Co. A, Light Infantry, of the Maine State Guard, which participated in the consecration of the Soldiers' Monument at Mount…"
Site Page
Music in Maine - Civil War drum, ca. 1861
"… because the enemy knew that without the drum, commanders lost contact with their troops. View additional information about this item on the Maine…"
Story
Nemo's Nightmare of World War I
by Mike and Bryan Luciano
Franklyn J. "Nemo" Burbank of Livermore Falls was our ancestor who fought in World War I.
Story
In the midst of the tragedy of war, there are humorous moments
by Roger Ek, Seawolf 25
Never leave beer with the PBRs
