Photo #: NH 59316
"Portion of the Naval Expedition, as it appeared on the
night of October 16, sailing to Hampton Roads. -- Sketched by
an Officer on Board." 1861
Line engraving published in "Harper's Weekly", July-December
1861 volume, pages 712. It depicts Flag Officer DuPont's squadron
en route to capture Port Royal, South Carolina.
Ships, all U.S. Navy, as identified below the image bottom, are
(from left): Wabash, Florida, Augusta, Alabama,
Ottawa, Seneca and Pembina.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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