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NH 51799 Red River Campaign, 1864

Photo #: NH 51799 Red River Campaign, 1864
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Title: Red River Campaign, 1864
Description: Rear Admiral Porter's fleet above the falls at Alexandria, Louisiana, awaiting the rise of the river, circa May 1864. Ships moored along the far river bank include (from left to right): ironclad Mound City, two City class ironclads (either Carondelet, Louisville or Pittsburg), transport William H. Brown, steamer Benefit, tug Dahlia and ironclad Neosho (in the distance, barely visible). U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Catalog #: NH 51799
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