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Online Library of Selected Images -- Picture Data

Photo #: NH 59210

"Naval Skirmish between the Rebel Iron-plated War Steamer Yorktown, and a portion of the Federal Fleet anchored in James River, Va., off Newport News."


Line engraving published in "Frank Leslie's Illustrated", 1861. It probably depicts the action of 13 September 1861.
Ships shown are (from left to right): USS Louisiana, CSS Patrick Henry (ex-Yorktown), USS Savannah and USS Cumberland.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

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21 May 2001