DECEMBER 14-21ST, 1864: Union gunboats supporting general Sherman's advance aided in the capture of Forts Beaulieu and Rosedew in Ossabow Sound, Georgia, the outer defenses of Savannah. Wooden steamer USS Winona, USS Sonoma and mortar gunboats shelled the forts until they were abandoned 21 December.
The Winona's log entry for that date: "At 10:05 saw the American Ensign flying on Fort Beaulieu. Ships ; captain left in gig and proceeded up to the fort."
--Old B-Runner
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