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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