Photo #: NH 63841
Tennessee (American Steamship, 1853)
Watercolor by Erik Heyl, 1948, painted for use in his book "Early
American Steamers", Volume I.
This steamer became USS Tennessee in 1862. Renamed Mobile
in September 1864, she remained in Navy service until sold in
March 1865. She was renamed Republic upon her return to
civilian ownership, but was lost in a hurricane on 25 October
1865.
Courtesy of Erik Heyl.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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