Photo #: NH 55328
Burning of USS Congress, 8 March 1862
Line engraving after a painting by J.O. Davidson, published 1892
with the permission of C. Klackner, New York. It depicts Congress
burning, with crewmen swimming toward shore, after she was attacked
by CSS Virginia, which is visible in the right background.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
Online Image: 144KB; 440 x 765 pixels
Note that the original print has been damaged by abrasion
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