Barna Cook Papers, 1863-1865.

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Barna Cook Papers, 1863-1865.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/61743949

This collection relates to Barna Cook's naval career between 1863 and 1865. It contains military orders appointing and detaching him from various ships and letters from Cook to his commander accepting appointments or providing requested information. Cook served as both acting third and second assistant engineer on board four vessels during this period. Included is a hand drawn map on linen by Cook showing the blockade of Fort Fisher in Wilmington, N.C.

12 folders.

The Mariners' Museum Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7807686

The Mariners' Museum Library

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Antona (Screw steamer : 1863)

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Cook, Barna.

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What is known about Barna Cook is limited and is provided by Cook himself. He wrote his name as Barna Cook, although some of the documents refer to him as Berna. He was born on September 231, 1838 in Vermont. He served as acting 3rd assistant engineer and was promoted to acting 2nd assistant engineer in early 1865. He listed his home state as New Hampshire. From the description of Barna Cook Papers, 1863-1865. (The Mariners' Museum Library). WorldCat record id: 61743949 ...

State of Georgia (Sidewheel steamer : 1861)

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Susquehanna (Sidewheel frigate : 1850)

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Huntsville (Screw steamer)

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