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Online Library of Selected Images -- Picture Data

Photo #: NH 42243

"Bailey in the Cayuga conning through the Confederate River Fleet"


Post-Civil War artwork by J.O. Davidson, depicting USS Cayuga, flagship of the First Division under Captain Theodorus Bailey, in action during the battle off Forts Jackson and St. Philip, 24 April 1862.
The artwork was approved by Admiral David Dixon Porter, who commanded the Federal mortar schooners during this battle.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

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5 September 2001