The Shootings At the Washington Navy Yard

Sad that 12 are confirmed killed, but at least the shooter is also dead.

I have come across mention of the Washington Navy Yard many times in the Civil War Naval Chronology, especially in terms of Rear Admiral John Dahlgren who ran it until transferred to command of the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron. Abraham Lincoln visited the navy yard on several occasions to view experiments with new weapons.

I also came across the Washington Navy Yard in connection with several warships that were burned there when the British captured the city during the War of 1812.   See my War of 1812 blog.

--Old B-Runner