It did happen that civilians, despite the need for further treatment, were sent ashore.
The international fleet sent ashore a force of around 3,000 officers and men.
He sent many of his sailors ashore to aid in the town's defense.
A third group, under his direction, was sent ashore to the graveyard of houses.
Three boats were sent ashore, all coming under fire from the Onge.
A German landing party was sent ashore, to cut the communications cable.
The next day the surrender was received by a landing party sent ashore from Charleston.
The crew was sent ashore to lend assistance to the shattered city.
The boys were also sent ashore to chop wood and prepare meals.
On 7 June, a second wave of 20,000 reinforcements from the 1st and 29th divisions was sent ashore.