" The Silver Lake," "USS Signal," "USS Tyler," "USS Curlew," "USS Argosy," "USS Louisville," "USS Prairie Bird," "USS Rattler," "USS Mississippi."

Several ship sketches that were drawn by, Jim Mathews

Battle of Belmont

Two skechches relating to the Battle of Belmont by, Jim Mathews

Mulberry Island

This is my field sketch of both Mulberry Island and the fortification located thereon, by Jim Mathews.

The Old Iron Bridge

This is my sketch drawing of an old iron bridge from the Civil War Period.  One of the first such structures to be built from iron rails and pilings, by Jim Mathews.

Martha's Vineyard #4

Sketch of Martha's Vineyard #4, by Jim Mathews.

Martha's Vineyard #3

Sketch of Martha's Vineyard #3, by Jim Mathews.

Martha's Vineyard #2

Sketch of Matha's Vineyard #2, by Jim Mathews

Martha's Vineyard #1

My sketch of Martha's Vineyard #1 -- Jim Mathews

Port Royal Chart -1736

Add a caption - Sketch map by Jim Mathews.  Original by Herman Molt: A plan of Port Royal Harbour (Port Royal Sound) in Carolina-1736

Two Maps of the skirmish at Nathan Hale Homestead, July, 2016 (1775)

Fort Thunderbolt

Fort Thunderbolt was one of several fortifications built to protect
the city of Savahnah, Ga. from attacks from the Union Navy.
These several forts were strategically placed in the Marsh
Islands and water passages South and East of the City.

Fort Tattnall

Brig. Gen McKay, Lt. Gen U.S Grant, Col. James Duarte, and Major Greg Webster

The above people named from Left to Right got togther for a picture
after the ceremony and before we brole down the camp at Bauer Park.  The
event was excellent as usual which is pretty standard for any event that
 Marc Bassos  organizes. 

Gen. Lee, Brig. Gen. McKay, and the Federal Provost

This was a awarding ceremony of all those who had a part in setting up the event.

Gen. Lee, Lt. Gen. Grant and stacked Confederate arms

This was a reenactment of the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia.
 Lt. Gen. Grant  is giving a speech about the end of the war with this
Confederate Army and it's Commander.

Col. Jame Duarte in a second display room

General McKay and some models and instrumentation

I am afraid that I was caught just a tad offguard when the picture was snapped.  I look a little startled.

Display at Bauer Park

The Toppg Engneers were asked to do an extensive latoyr display of
 instrumentation, models, weapons and other material in the old farmhouse
 at Bauer Park.  This is one of the tables of this display.

U.S. Ram; "Queen of the West"

The above picture was drawn from a photograpgh of a drawing made of the
 "Queen of the West" during the Civil War

Nathan Hale Farmstead and Environs