National Parks website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nNathaniel Draper<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
One of the earliest entries for Draper was for Nathaniel Draper from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He enlisted in August 27 1860 at Philadelphia when he was aged 21.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The record shows that Nathaniel was assigned on April 1 1863 to the ship Onward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His occupation before enlisting was as a Barber. His naval rank was Landsman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Landsman” was the lowest rank at the time and was given to recruits with little sea experience.<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\nJames Draper<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
One of the later entries was for a sailor who enlisted at New Bedford in October 8 1861. James was aged 31 and was from Sag Harbor, New York.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He was assigned to the ship Midnight on March 31 1863.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His occupation before enlisting was as a Sailor. His naval rank was Seaman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A seaman in the Navy is a sailor who is not an officer.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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