Title: The cruise of the Portsmouth, 1845-1847
Description: Recounts the experiences and observations of Yeoman Joseph T. Downey while he served aboard the U.S.S. Portsmouth from 1845 to 1848.
Subjects: History, Mexican War, 1846-1848, Naval operations, Portsmouth (Corvette), Sea life, United States, United States. Navy, War with Mexico
Places: California
Time periods: 1846-1850