Jack Tar: The Union Sailor In The American Civil War," W/ Steve Bunker

When people think of the American Civil War, land battles and the common soldier, "Billy Yank" or "Johnny Reb," come to mind, but what of the common "Jack-tar" whose life was on a ship?

What was it like to be a sailor in the U.S. Navy in the Civil War?  What were his duties? What gear did he have and how was life on ship? Was it that much different than a soldier on the battlefield?

Maine historian Steve Bunker will talk on the life of a common Jack-tar in the Union Navy and display artifacts from the time to help illustrate his talk.

Mr. Bunker is a descendent of James Bunker who settled York, Maine, in 1640 and comes from a long line of mariners from New England. 

History grabbed him as a collector as a child and he continues to follow his passion in maritime collecting and Civil War interests.

He's a member of the Joshua L. Chamberlain Civil War Roundtable and a Civil War reenactor (founder) of the 1st Maine Cavalry.

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Come to the Civil War Roundtable of New Hampshire's November program on this most interesting part of American history. Meeting begins actually at 7:15pm, doors open 6:45pm.