Photo #: NH 63864
Steamship Augusta (1852-1877)
Watercolor by Erik Heyl, 1948, painted for use in his book "Early
American Steamers", Volume I.
Built at New York City in 1852, she was taken over by the Navy
in 1861 and served as USS Augusta until sold in December
1868. Renamed Magnolia in merchant service, she foundered
on 30 September 1877.
Courtesy of Erik Heyl.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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