Sullivan's Island in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Buoyant Mine

Photographed by Craig Swain, May 3, 2010

1. Buoyant Mine Marker

Inscription. Mines came into use at the turn of the century as part of a new system of seacoast defense. A minefield could be laid in the main ship channel in time of war and remain harmless until electrically detonated from Fort Moultrie. The minefield, however, had to be protected from minesweepers by rapid-fire batteries such as Bingham and McCorkle.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military.

Location. 32° 45.529′ N, 79° 51.385′ W. Marker is on Sullivan's Island, South Carolina, in Charleston County. It is on Poe Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Located in the cannon walk, stop eight, on the tour of Fort Moultrie. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sullivans Island SC 29482, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Historic Charleston

and in the Lowcountry.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 10-Inch Parrott (300 pounder) (here, next to this marker); Battery Jasper (a few steps from this marker); 8-inch Parrott (200 Pounder) (a few steps from this marker); Coastal Defense: The Endicott System (a few steps from this marker); 7-Inch Brooke Rifle, Triple Banded (a few steps from this marker); 10-Inch Columbiad, Rifled and Banded (within shouting distance of this marker); 10-Inch Columbiad (Rodman)

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Buoyant Mine and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Swain, May 3, 2010

2. Buoyant Mine and Marker

Buoyant Mine image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Swain, May 3, 2010

3. Buoyant Mine

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 969 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 19, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.