The substantial reliance on slave labor in the construction of the Floating Battery, commented on by Fort Sumter’s Major Robert Anderson, is seen in this Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper drawing. The group effort at Marsh’s Shipyard proved productive. Construction was completed in a few weeks. (Naval History and Heritage Command)
Floating Battery Construction
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