Charleston Harbor, S.C. 24-Pdr. Howitzer On Deck Of U.S.S. Pawnee (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

'Charleston Harbor, S.C. 24-Pdr. Howitzer on Deck of U.S.S. Pawnee (U.S. Civil War)' The depicted image presents a 24-pounder (24-Pdr.) howitzer positioned on the deck of the U.S.S. Pawnee, an American naval vessel during the U.S. Civil War, within Charleston Harbor, South Carolina. The 24-Pdr. Howitzer was a popular naval gun utilized for close-range engagements and bombardments. The scene captures a moment in history during the Union's blockade of Confederate ports along the southern coastline. The U.S.S. Pawnee, launched in 1862, served in several significant battles throughout the war, including the Battle of Mobile Bay and the attack on Fort Fisher in North Carolina. This photograph offers a unique glimpse into naval warfare during the Civil War era.