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Photo #: NH 63856

Steamship Charleston
(Launched 1860)

Watercolor by Erik Heyl, 1947, painted for use in his book "Early American Steamers", Volume I.
Originally built as the steamship John P. King, she was badly damaged by fire in December 1860, after trials. Rebuilt and renamed Eagle, she was taken over by the U.S. Navy in June 1861 and served as USS Rhode Island until sold in October 1867. She was subsequently the civilian steamer Charleston.

Courtesy of Erik Heyl.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

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6 April 2001