Guns International #: 102641588

Category - Civil War Carbines - Civil War Revolvers

Category
Civil War Carbines
Civil War Revolvers

USS Congress Civil war sword Naval presentation for T. McKean Buchanan.

Description:
KiA. Commodore Buchanan (as he was called by courtesy, on account of his commanding a squadron of vessels), while ascending Bayou Teche, January 14, 1863, on board the Calhoun, he went forward in an exposed position and was at once and object for sharpshooters on the bank. He was soon struck in the head, and fell dead on the deck. He was a brave officer. His daring courage and activity while in command of these light draft steamers made his name widely known throughout that part of the country. Lieutenant Commander died unmarried, and his remains were subsequently sent to Bellefonte, Pa. Admiral Farragut, writing home, mentions his death as follows, January 15th: "Yesterday was a sad day for me. I went to see Banks; he handed me a dispatch from the bar, announcing the loss of the Hatteras. When I came on board I received another, telling me of the death of one of my bravest and most dashing officers, Lieutenant Commander Buchanan.

Price: $22,750.00

Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Naval civil war.