Diagram by Wilcken showing the sections and elevations of splinter proofs. The number of men and amount of material required are also included.
TranscriptionNumber of men and amount of Material required for and lineal yards of Splinterproof in sandy soil. (Men); Engineers--2; Infantry--6; Time 6 hours. (Materials); Sandbags "" 55; Poles " 4" diam. " 20 feet; Boards " surf: [illegible] " 36 feet, or (12 feet of boards and 64 ft. of 3" diam poles); Nails 12 pin: "" 15; C. L. Wilcken; Lieut. [Lieutenant] Vol. [Volunteer] Engs. [Engineers]; [Diagrams] Cross Section of Splinterproof. Elevation of Splinterproof. Scale 1/2 inch to one foot.
LocationsCharleston, Charleston County, South Carolina, United States(32.77657,-79.93092)
