1718 Blackbeard's Blockade of Charleston Size:24" x 30" He was an avid illustrator

He was an avid illustrator and made many ink sketches and drawing of locations and military installations he found through his experiences throughout the Civil War

It is both a military map and a nautical chart depicting Charleston Harbor and its approaches including shorelines

This map of 1872 Charleston portrays the city’s launch of a new era in the Lowcountry

and lack of preparation

The descendants of the Drayton still own the property today

1718 Blackbeard's Blockade of Charleston Size:24" x 30" He was an avid illustratorThis map shows Charlestown in 1718 when Edward Teach, better known as Blackbeard, the pirate, blockaded the walled city and held Charleston city leaders and residents hostages until the city sent out medicines for his crew.