Deck of iron-clad gunboat Galena

Deck of iron-clad gunboat Galena, showing stack damaged by fire from Fort Darling, May 15, 1862

Here for your perusal is a highly creative photograph of James River, Virginia Deck of iron-clad gunboat Galena, showing stack damaged by fire from Fort Darling, May 15, 1862. It was created in 1862 by Gibson, James F., b. 1828.

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

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Image ID# A39C12F7
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

• Ships