Fort Sumter

U.S. Major Robert Anderson evacuates Fort Moultrie and his troops relocate to Fort Sumter.

Confederate troops take over Fort Moultrie as well as other forts in South Carolina.

The boat “Star West”, leaves with supplies on the route to Fort Sumter, but then fired apron by land based cannons.

“Star West” returns with battle damage in New York from a confederate attack.

General Beauregard calls for Fort Sumter to surrender, but Union refuses.

Confederate forces begin to attack Fort Sumter.

Major Robert Anderson surrenders Fort Sumter to the Confederacy.

Union forces abandon Fort Sumter.