1718 Blackbeard's Blockade of Charleston Size:24" x 30" April 12 – 13

April 12 – 13

It is both a military map and a nautical chart depicting Charleston Harbor and its approaches including shorelines

Color scheme: Seaglass green wall with white and pink flowers

He was an avid illustrator and made many ink sketches and drawing of locations and military installations he found through his experiences throughout the Civil War

1718 Blackbeard's Blockade of Charleston Size:24" x 30" April 12 – 13This map shows Charlestown in 1718 when Edward Teach, better known as Blackbeard, the pirate, blockaded the walled city and held Charleston city leaders and residents hostages until the city sent out medicines for his crew.