Letters from the Soldiers and Officers of the 54th Massachusetts

Ft. Wagner Images

The images of Fort Wagner were taken sometime after the Confederates abandoned the fort in September, 1863. However, they enable one to better visualize the setting of the assault.
The beach on Morris Island in front of Fort Wagner:

Photograph of the beach on Morris Island in front of Fort Wagner

An interior view of Fort Wagner:

Photograph of an interior view of Fort Wagner

Another interior view of Fort Wagner:

Photograph of another interior view of Fort Wagner

A large gun on Morris Island (presumably in Fort Wagner):

Photograph of a large gun on Morris Island

The 54th regiment mounting guard in the occupied Fort Wagner:

Photograph of the 54th regiment mounting guard in the occupied Fort Wagner

Union forces holding a dress parade in the occupied Fort Wagner:

Photograph of union forces holding a dress parade in the occupied Fort Wagner