Photo #: NH 63704
J.P. Jackson (Ferry Steamship, 1860-1871)
Watercolor by Erik Heyl, 1962, painted for use in his book "Early
American Steamers", Volume IV.
Built in 1860 as the civilian ferryboat John P. Jackson,
this steamer served as USS John P. Jackson during the
Civil War. She returned to commercial use after the war as J.P.
Jackson.
Courtesy of Erik Heyl.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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