Photo #: NH 63858
North America (American Steamship, 1862)
Watercolor by Erik Heyl, 1951, painted for use in his book "Early
American Steamers", Volume I.
Built as the merchant steamer Union, this ship served
as USS Fort Jackson during 1863-1865. After returning
to civilian ownership, she was renamed North America.
Courtesy of Erik Heyl.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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