Research Catalog

Title

U.S. Steamer Passaic records, 1862-1866.

Author

Passaic (Ship)

Supplementary Content

Finding Aid

Details

Description

1.2 linear feet (3 boxes, 2 packages).

Summary

Collection consists of correspondence, court proceedings, official documents, and related materials concerning the Passaic.

Subjects

• United States > History > Civil War, 1861-1865 > Equipment and supplies
• Courts-martial and courts of inquiry > United States
• United States > Navy > Supplies and stores
• United States > Navy > Pay, allowances, etc
• Passaic (Ship)

Access (note)

• Restricted access;

Biography (note)

• The U.S. Passaic was an ironclad steamer in the service of the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.

Processing Action (note)

• Cataloged

Call Number

MssCol 3064

OCLC

NYPW94-A366

Author

Passaic (Ship)

Title

U.S. Steamer Passaic records, 1862-1866.

Restricted Access

Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.

Biography

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.

Finding Aids

Collection guide available in repository and on internet.

Connect to:

Finding Aid

Research Call Number

MssCol 3064