Photo #: NH 59066
"Reconnoissance of Forts Jackson and St. Philip, on the
Mississippi, by Gun-boats from Flag-officer Farragut's Squadron"
Line engraving published in "Harper's Weekly", 1862,
depicting the attack on the obstructions below the forts, 20
April 1862.
U.S. Navy gunboats shown in right center are Itasca and
Pinola. Further to the right are Kennebec and Winona.
Fort Jackson is shown at far right, with Confederate gunboats
beyond.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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