Supply Wagon Specs

[orngblsm]

Pards,

I'm looking for the dimentions of supply wagons in the Army of the potomac. If anyone knows of a museum in the north east that has a supply wagon in its collection, that would be helpful as well.

Thanks,

[1stMaine]

Re: Supply Wagon Specs

Comrade,
You need to get ahold of Dave nelson from the 5th New Hampshire, up in NH. He and some other fellows of the unit built a full-size army wagon from plans several years back. If I remember right, they also built an ambulance.
They had a wealth of information and I am certain that they'd be willing to share with you and your fllow Orange Blossoms. Ho! for the old 3rd Corps, and
respects,

[Will Eichler]

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Tim,

I know a friend here in MI who wants to build the same. Is Mr. Nelson on this list or could you privately provide us with contact info?

Cheers,

Will Eichler
3rd Mi, Co. C
Botsford Mess
steadiwill@earthlink.net

[VMI88]

Atlanta History Center

The Atlanta History Center (http://www.atlhist.org/) has an original Federal supply wagon on display. It doesn't seem to appear on their website, but if you contacted them they might be able to supply you with dimensions and photos.

Regards,

[markj]

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Hi,

For whatever it's worth, page 302 of the U.S. Army Regulations (rev.1863) carries the following:

13. The army wagon being 22 x 42 x 114 inches, inside measurement, boxes for bacon, made 20 x 20 x 28 inches outside measurement (which will contain 225 pounds of bacon) are convenient for _field_ transportation. The boxes should be strapped, and the material be one and one-fourth inch thick, tongued and grooved.

The "inside measurement" stated above presumably refers to the size of the wagon "box."

Also, check out the Time-Life CW series volume discussing Sherman's March to the Sea. This includes a photograph of a surviving supply wagon (possibly the same one currently on display in Atlanta as previously mentioned).

I have seen numerous QM contractor bid solicitations for wagons but, as I recall, not much is stated regarding specific measurements. If I see any, I'll be sure to post them.

Regards,

Mark Jaeger

[markmason]

Re: Supply Wagon Specs

I have one located in the local area that I am studying. As of right now, I lack background information. I will tell you however, it is a army wagon U.S. marked (slightly legible) found in Texas. I will keep you up to date as I make return trips to the museum.

Mark Mason

[64OVI]

Re: Supply Wagon Specs

Contact Luther Hanson at the QM museum at Ft Lee Va

http://www.qmfound.com/

No known copies of the specs exist as blue prints per se but the museum kindly sent me copies of the Federal Army wagon specs printed in newspapers when the govt was looking for contractors to build said wagons. Pretty detailed.


Kent Dorr, QM Lt
Army of the Ohio
(And looking for a suitable wagon myself)

[orngblsm]

Re: Supply Wagon Specs

Thank you all for your posts. Your help is much appreciated..

Thanks again,

[Fatback and Beans]

Re: Supply Wagon Specs

You can also contact Hansen Wheel & Wagon Shop. They have original wagons for sale, either restored or as is, & they also build reproductions. They have pics of an original supply wagon as well as their repros on their site. http://www.hansenwheel.com/

I'm sure they will have the specs you're looking for.

Joseph Hodges

[Mudslinger]

Re: Supply Wagon Specs

I'm in the process of building 2, maybe 3 wagons for our battalion. there are several online sources, including plans, for the wagons at www.wildhorsebooks.com.



Nick Miller
33rd O.V.I.

"All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent."-Thomas Jefferson

[yeoman]

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Sir,this will not help with your supply wagon specs. but you might like this from "Civil War Collector,s Encyclopedia" by Francis A Lord, may I quote, "Wagon, Field Office. The office wagon of the XVIII Army Corps before Petersburg in 1864 had 3 panels on each side and 1 at the rear. All these panels let down to serve as desks. When they were opened, pigeon holes were disclosed, holding various papers,orders, etc. When not on the move, the wheels were removed and the desk wagon rested on wooden horses. The wagon was kept under a large tent, the rear part of which was utilized as corps headquarters." Hope you enjoy this and luck with your project, thanks.