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Online Library of Selected Images -- Picture Data
Photo #: NH 1075
"Farragut's Fleet passing the Forts of the Lower Mississippi"
Line engraving by Harley, from the book "Life and Letters
of Admiral Farragut", depicting the battle off Forts Jackson
& St. Philip, 24 April 1862.
Ships identified on the print include USS Hartford, USS
Mississippi and CSS Manassas.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
Online Image: 127KB; 740 x 450 pixels
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