Civil War Union sailor on blockade duty in South Carolina

This Civil War carte de visite (CDV) depicts a Union sailor who served with the blockade forces in occupied South Carolina.

By December of 1861, the Union Navy controlled the area of Beaufort, SC and used it as a base for their East Coast blockade efforts.

The single star (without cuff trim) was the insignia for a USN Botswain and Gunner (24 MAY 63- end of the Civil War) and was for Midshipmen as well (29 JAN 64- end of the Civil War).

Because this CDV doesn't carry a revenue stamp, it most likely pre- dates 1 AUG 64.

The sailors simple sack coat type jacket is unusual and more typical of the Army.

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