WHEELER, William Knox, 1843-1876.
Lieut. Commander, U.S. Navy.
From the description of Logbook, 1871, May 19-June 25. (New-York Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 17271882
USS Colorado, as flagship for Rear Admiral J. Rodgers' squadron, carried the U.S. Minister to China on a diplomatic mission to Korea in April, 1871, attempting to open Korea to contact as Perry had earlier done in Japan. Attacks from shore batteries on two ships of the squadron as it made soundings in the Han River led American forces to begin a punitive expedition. It destroyed the forts and inflicted heavy casualties on the Koreans, with minimal loss of American lives.
From the description of William K. Wheeler Collection, 1860-1975. (New-York Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 478891917
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| creatorOf | Wheeler, William Knox, 1843-1876. William K. Wheeler Collection, 1860-1975. | New-York Historical Society Library | |
| creatorOf | WHEELER, William Knox, 1843-1876. Logbook, 1871, May 19-June 25. | New-York Historical Society Library |
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| associatedWith | Colorado (Battleship) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Colorado (Ship) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Naval History Society, | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | United States. Navy. | corporateBody |
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| Fortification |
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Person
Birth 1843
Death 1876
