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Online Library of Selected Images -- Picture Data
Photo #: NH 59390
"Fac-simile of a Shot fired at the 'Thomas Freeborn' from
the Acquia Creek Batteries.", 29 May - 1 June 1861
Line engraving published in "Harper's Weekly", 1861,
depicting a rifled cannon projectile used by the Confederates
against USS Thomas Freeborn, during actions on the Potomac
River.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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