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NH 42909 Action at the Canton Barrier Forts, China, 21 November 1856.

Action at the Canton Barrier Forts, China, 21 November 1856.
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Title: Action at the Canton Barrier Forts, China, 21 November 1856.
Caption: Painting depicting the landing of sailors and marines from USS PORTSMOUTH and LEVANT. Original oil painting owned by Major Harold Colvocresses, USMC, inherited from his grandfather, who commanded the landing party shown in boats at left.
Description: Photo donated circa late 1930s.
Catalog #: NH 42909
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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