Robert Smalls
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Robert Smalls, an ex-slave who became the most famous black man in South Carolina for 5 decades.
Waymark Code: WMR6W
Location: South Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 09/23/2006
Views: 55
In 1862 Robert Smalls, a 23-year-old mulatto slave, was employed by Confederates in Charleston, S.C. as pilot of Planter, area commander General Roswell Ripley’s transport steamer. In the early morning hours of May 13 the ship was loaded with armaments for the rebel forts. Contrary to regulations the white captain and crew were ashore for the night. See more at the Robert Smalls Website....here>
Description:
Robert Smalls was born a slave at Beaufort, South Carolina, on 5 April 1839. He was able to obtain an education and was pilot of the Confederate Army steamer Planter at Charleston, S.C., in 1862. In the early morning of May 13 of that year, Smalls executed a daring escape, navigating the Planter out of heavily fortified Charleston harbor. The ship brought out members of his family and other slaves as well as a valuable military cargo. more here....
http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/pers-us/uspers-s/r-smalls.htm
Date of birth: 05/05/1839
Date of death: 02/22/1916
Area of notoriety: Historical Figure
Marker Type: Horizontal Marker
Setting: Outdoor
Visiting Hours/Restrictions: none
Fee required?: No
Web site: [Web Link]
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