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NH 123349 American vessels at Cherbourg, France, July 14 to July 30th, 1867 during Admiral Farragut's visit to Europe after the Civil War

American vessels at Cherbourg, France, July 14 to July 30th, 1867 during Admiral Farragut's visit to Europe after the Civil War
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Title: American vessels at Cherbourg, France, July 14 to July 30th, 1867 during Admiral Farragut's visit to Europe after the Civil War
Caption: American vessels at Cherbourg, France, July 14 to July 30th, 1867 during Admiral Farragut's visit to Europe after the Civil War. The steam frigates FRANKLIN and COLORADO, the steam sloops CANANDAIGA and TICONDEROGA, the side wheeler FROLIC and the sailing vessels MACEDONIAN, DALE and SAVANNAH, compromising the Naval Academy practice squadron under Commander Stephen B. Luce. One more steamer as shown in the picture which may have been intended as an accompanying French escort vessel. From oil painting in possession of President F.D. Roosevelt, March 1936.
Description: Wars & Operations, U.S.: Various
Catalog #: NH 123349
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
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Original Date: Sun, Jul 14, 1867
After this Year: 1867
Before this Year: 1867
Original Medium: Original Negative, Oil Painting, BW Photo
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