City Point, Va., Vicinity. Medical Supply Boat Planter at General Hospital Wharf on the Appomattox (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Coffee Mug 11oz

Title City Point, Va., Vicinity - Medical Supply Boat Planter at General Hospital Wharf on the Appomattox (U.S. Civil War) The title refers to a historical artifact, specifically a photograph named "City Point, Va., Vicinity. Medical Supply Boat Planter at General Hospital Wharf on the Appomattox." This image depicts a medical supply boat, known as the Planter, docked at the General Hospital Wharf during the U.S. Civil War. City Point, Virginia, served as a major supply base and hospital center for Union forces under the command of General Ulysses S. Grant during the siege of Petersburg from 1864 to 1865. The Appomattox River is a significant waterway in Virginia that was strategically important during the Civil War due to its use as a transportation route for supplies and troops. This photograph provides a glimpse into the logistical support efforts during this critical period of American history.