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NH 42915 Action at the Canton Barrier Forts, China, 21 November 1856.

Action at the Canton Barrier Forts, China, 21 November 1856.
Title: Action at the Canton Barrier Forts, China, 21 November 1856.
Caption: Painting of the bombardment by USS LEVANT and USS PORTSMOUTH, in support of U.S. forces landing to assault the forts. Oil painting was donated by William Macomb, Philadelphia, from the collection of his father, Captain William Macomb, Executive Officer of Portsmouth at the time of this action.
Description: Painting courtesy of William Macomb, Philadelphia.
Catalog #: NH 42915
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
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Original Date: Fri, Nov 21, 1856
After this Year: 1850
Before this Year: 1859
Original Medium: BW Photo, Oil Painting
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