Photo #: NH 58913
USS Agawam (1864-1867)
Ship's officers and crewmen pose on deck, while she was serving
on the James River, Virginia, August 1864.
Commander Alexander C. Rhind, ship's Commanding Officer, is at
the extreme right with his foot on the ladder. Standing next
to him is Assistant Surgeon Herman P. Babcock. Lieutenant George
Dewey is in the right center, wearing a straw hat, directly below
the end of the davit.
The pivot gun is one of the ship's two 100-pounder Parrot rifles.
Note Marine in the left foreground.
Collection of Surgeon Herman P. Babcock, USN. Donated by his
son, George R. Babcock, 1939.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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