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Online Library of Selected Images -- Picture Data

Photo #: NH 63707

USS Clifton
(1862-1863)

Watercolor by Erik Heyl, 1962, painted for use in his book "Early American Steamers", Volume IV.
She was originally the civilian ferryboat Clifton, built in 1861. After she was captured on 8 September 1863, she became the Confederate gunboat and blockade runner Clifton and was destroyed on 21 March 1864.

Courtesy of Erik Heyl.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

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6 November 2001