City Point, Va. Wharves After The Explosion Of Ordnance Barges On August 4, 1864 (U.S. Civil War) White Coffee Mug

City Point, Va. Wharves After The Explosion of Ordnance Barges on August 4, 1864 (U.S. Civil War) This image depicts the aftermath of an explosion that occurred at the wharves of City Point, Virginia, during the American Civil War on August 4, 1864. The event took place when a fleet of ordnance barges carrying ammunition and supplies for the Union Army was accidentally set ablaze, causing several of them to explode simultaneously. The resulting destruction was significant, causing damage to ships, wharves, and surrounding structures. The incident happened during the decisive stages of the Battle of Petersburg, a key battle in the ongoing siege of Petersburg by Union forces under General Ulysses S. Grant. This historic photograph offers a unique glimpse into the chaos and destruction brought about by such incidents during the Civil War era.