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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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16 June 2003