Civil War Navy » All Posts http://www.civilwarnavy.org/?feed=rss2&post_type=forum Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:00:50 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=2.3.2 en-US http://www.civilwarnavy.org/?topic=civil-war-hats/#post-648 <![CDATA[Civil War Hats]]> http://www.civilwarnavy.org/?topic=civil-war-hats/#post-648 Mon, 26 May 2014 06:31:22 +0000 Jbenno Hello All,

My name is Jeremy and my family recently started selling civil war kepis and hats These kepis are perfect for collectors and reenactors. If you have any questions or comments please contact me. I’d love to hear from you!

Jeremy

]]> http://www.civilwarnavy.org/?topic=firemen-in-the-navy/#post-647 <![CDATA[Reply To: Firemen in the navy]]> http://www.civilwarnavy.org/?topic=firemen-in-the-navy/#post-647 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 22:20:51 +0000 Bobwgilmour Also still not 100% sure whether he joined the union or confederate navy and don’t know yet how to find out.

]]> http://www.civilwarnavy.org/?topic=firemen-in-the-navy/#post-646 <![CDATA[Firemen in the navy]]> http://www.civilwarnavy.org/?topic=firemen-in-the-navy/#post-646 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 22:11:36 +0000 Bobwgilmour My g g grandfather enlisted as a second fireman on 20th may 1861, he was living in Boston, MA. He was promoted to 1st fireman and mustered out on 15th March 1862. I’m intrigued to know what Firemen did on board the ships and how to find out which ship he served on. Any insights welcome.

]]> http://www.civilwarnavy.org/?topic=duty-aboard-a-real-civil-war-era-ship/#post-393 <![CDATA[Duty Aboard a Real Civil War Era Ship]]> http://www.civilwarnavy.org/?topic=duty-aboard-a-real-civil-war-era-ship/#post-393 Mon, 03 Sep 2012 21:14:36 +0000 JohnN Federal Impressions are welcomed aboard the USS Constellation the last weekend of each month, March – October.  As a guest of Ship’s Company (the living history group aboard ship) you will live aboard and participate in:

working a 8inch Shell Gun and 20 pound Parrot
practice your hand at essential ship board skills
various living history activities with various divisions of the ship
mess on the square

It can not be stressed enough how serving aboard will alter your perceptions of the Civil War Navy.  90 percent of what the Navy did was aboard a ship.  In reenacting, we have concentrated only on the 10 percent when they served ashore.  Whether for a single guest “cruise” or returning to become a supporting member of the crew when you can, you are encouraged to join us aboard the USS Constellation.

Ship’s Company

]]> http://www.civilwarnavy.org/?topic=rubber-navy-buttons/#post-392 <![CDATA[Reply To: rubber navy buttons]]> http://www.civilwarnavy.org/?topic=rubber-navy-buttons/#post-392 Mon, 03 Sep 2012 14:22:43 +0000 JohnN In examining  7 frocks and 2 pairs of  trousers (not exactly an exhaustive survey), none of them used the button Blockade Runner sells.  Every button on them were bone or stamped tin (one had porcelain).  I have seen plenty of period pics of the Jacket and they don’t seem to feature that button either.  How large is Blockade Runner button?  Could it be the Pea Coat button?

John

]]> http://www.civilwarnavy.org/?topic=bluejackets-book/#post-391 <![CDATA[Reply To: Bluejackets book]]> http://www.civilwarnavy.org/?topic=bluejackets-book/#post-391 Mon, 03 Sep 2012 14:11:40 +0000 JohnN I have a copy of the book and would make the following observations:

It draws together many images that are spread over the net and brings them together into one print publication.  A large proportion of the images are readily found on the net if you have decent search skills and spend some time.  There are some images from non published collections to further illustrate the common ones.  The book is a convenient single place to refer to.

The author does not delve deeply into the historical back ground of the clothing nor does he show construction, examination of materials, evidence of type of use, etc.  As I *think* many of these images were gathered from web sources and dealer’s web sites those sorts of details aren’t usually posted.  Entire books have been written about specific items like Federal sack coats or buckles or buttons.  That this single book should not be as detailed is to be expected. For some one who has never seen any original items, this book would be a useful survey.

Hopefully, as interest in this forum grows, people will post pictures of what they have collected and we can examine, discuss and share what we find.

John

]]> http://www.civilwarnavy.org/?topic=bluejackets-book/#post-389 <![CDATA[Bluejackets book]]> http://www.civilwarnavy.org/?topic=bluejackets-book/#post-389 Sun, 02 Sep 2012 01:38:28 +0000 Texas Matt How useful is the new Bluejackets book as an historical resource? Havent gotten to view book yet, and price is a bit steep.

What does the fleet think? 

Matt

]]> http://www.civilwarnavy.org/?topic=rubber-navy-buttons/#post-388 <![CDATA[rubber navy buttons]]> http://www.civilwarnavy.org/?topic=rubber-navy-buttons/#post-388 Sun, 02 Sep 2012 01:33:47 +0000 Texas Matt Does anyone know on what the USN rubber buttons from Blockade Runner Sutlery-USS Monitor style- were used? could they be  BOTH frock and trouser buttons-specifically?_Thanks!

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