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NH 59076 "Fight between the 'Varuna' and the 'Governor Moore'."

Photo #: NH 59076 "Fight between the 'Varuna' and the 'Governor Moore'."
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Title: "Fight between the 'Varuna' and the 'Governor Moore'."
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Description: Photo #: NH 59076 Fight between the 'Varuna' and the 'Governor Moore'. Line engraving published in Harper's Weekly, 1862, depicting USS Varuna sinking at right, after she was rammed by CSS Governor Moore during the battle off Forts Jackson and St. Philip, 24 April 1862. The Governor Moore is shown at left, beached and burning after being severely damaged by the Union fleet. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Catalog #: NH 59076
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