Photo #: NH 63850
Steamship Metropolis (1861-1878)
Watercolor by Erik Heyl, 1952, painted for use in his book "Early
American Steamers", Volume I.
Built at Mystic, Connecticut, in 1861, this steamer served as
USS Stars & Stripes in 1861-1865. Sold for commercial
use after the Civil War, she was renamed Metropolis in
1871 and wrecked in January 1878.
Courtesy of Erik Heyl.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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