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Online Library of Selected Images -- Picture Data

Photo #: NH 59012

"The Battle at the Southwest Pass -- The Ram 'Manassas' attacking the 'Richmond.' -- Sketched by an Officer of the 'Richmond'."


Line engraving published in "Harper's Weekly", 1861, depicting CSS Manassas attacking USS Richmond near the Head of Passes, Mississippi River, on 12 October 1861.
Other ships depicted include the U.S. sailing sloops of war Vincennes and Preble (in left center and at right).

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

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5 September 2001