A crisis of loyalties : the destruction and abandonment of the Gosport Navy Yard / Stephen Chapin Kinnaman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kinnaman, Stephen Chapin, author.

Series:

Series in American history.

Series in American history

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Gosport Navy Yard (U.S.)--History--19th century.

Gosport Navy Yard (U.S.).

United States. Navy--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.

United States.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (318 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Wilmington, Delaware : Vernon Art and Science Inc., [2024]

Summary:

This book provides a comprehensive historical account of the destruction and abandonment of the Gosport Navy Yard during the opening days of the American Civil War. It examines the complex interplay of loyalty, indecision, and political tension that led to the loss of one of the U.S. Navy's premier facilities. The narrative delves into the roles of key figures, including Commodore Charles Stewart McCauley, Secretary of the Navy Gideon Welles, and other naval officers, as well as the influence of Virginia's struggle over secession. The book also explores the broader context of the Union's disarray during the early days of the conflict, shedding light on the decisions and events that culminated in the yard's destruction. Intended for readers interested in naval history, Civil War studies, and American history, it fills a notable gap by offering a detailed and focused analysis of this critical episode. Generated by AI.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Other Format:

Print version: Kinnaman, Stephen Chapin A Crisis of Loyalties: the Destruction and Abandonment of the Gosport Navy Yard

ISBN:

9781648898594

1648898599

OCLC:

1419062856