NH 59012 "The Battle at the Southwest Pass -- The Ram 'Manassas' attacking the 'Richmond.' -- Sketched by an Officer of the 'Richmond'."

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Title: "The Battle at the Southwest Pass -- The Ram 'Manassas' attacking the 'Richmond.' -- Sketched by an Officer of the 'Richmond'."

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Description: Photo #: NH 59012 The Battle at the Southwest Pass The Ram 'Manassas' attacking the 'Richmond.' Sketched by an Officer of the 'Richmond'. Line engraving published in Harper's Weekly, 1861, depicting CSS Manassas attacking USS Richmond near the Head of Passes, Mississippi River, on 12 October 1861. Other ships depicted include the U.S. sailing sloops of war Vincennes and Preble (in left center and at right). U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.

Catalog #: NH 59012

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