Pirates, Blockades and Commerce: an EXPEDITION

Thanks to funding from SEA’s 2019 Elsaesser Fellowship, my Expedition continues... Fort Jackson Fort Jackson, a star fort also known as a bastion fort or trace italienne , is truly one of the most impressive fortifications along the U.S. Gulf Coast. It is truly sad that government financial difficulties are resulting in its lack of care and maintenance. Fort Jackson from the River Fort Jackson is a brick and mortar fortification located 40 miles (64 km) upriver from the mouth of the Mississippi River in  Louisiana. It was originally constructed as part of the harbor and coastal defenses of New Orleans, following the War of 1812. Built between 1822 and 1832, it was the location of a significant naval battle during the U.S. Civil War. Following damages caused by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and due to insufficient funding by the State of Louisiana, the fortification and associated museum have been effectively abandoned and are presently being left to nature.  ...

Thanks to funding from SEA’s 2019 Elsaesser Fellowship, my Expedition continues... Pass Christian Harbor Defense Battery First, someone pointed out that my pictures and posts don't include a lot of people.  Like Detective Friday in the old "Dragnet" series... I tend to stick to " Just the facts ".  Sorry, I guess that people and places are part of the adventure as well, and since I'm doing this mostly by boat, bike, and foot, it should probably include more stuff about the boats, bikes and (feet) hiking trails as well. I'll work on that! I took an opportunity to step out of my planned route of completion to get involved in a local event in Pass Christian, Mississippi. The event was the Pass Christian Arts Festival and "Celebrate the Gulf" Marine Education Festival at the War Memorial Park on the Beach in Pass Christian, MS.  If you haven't been to "The Pass", you should definitely take your time and visit. The ent...