Deck of U.S.S. Monitor

Deck of the USS Monitor

Here for your browsing pleasure is an extraordinary photo of James River, Virginia Sailors relaxing on deck of U.S.S. Monitor. It was made in 1862 by Gibson, James F., b. 1828.

The photo documents the Federal Navy, and seaborne expeditions against the Atlantic Coast of the Confederacy -- the Federal Navy, 1861-1865.

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Image ID# 63B7A9D5
Ref: loc/Civil War Collection

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This Photograph Comes from the Collection:

• Civil War

And is Part of the Following Theme Groups:

• Ironclads

• Virginia