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NH 42679 USS PORTSMOUTH (1843-1915)

USS POWHATAN (1848-87)
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Title: USS PORTSMOUTH (1843-1915)
Caption: View on the gun deck, circa the 1880s. Three Dahlgren smooth-bore guns are at right, with a parrot rifled cannon in the distance. Note capstan, anchor chain and adjustable stanchions at left. Also note wooden overhead structure, and small arms stowed over the big guns.
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Catalog #: NH 42679
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
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After this Year: 1880
Before this Year: 1889
Original Medium: BW Photo
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