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NH 59053 "Closing-Scene of the Naval Engagement Before Memphis, Tennessee.", 6 June 1862

Photo #: NH 59053 "Closing-Scene of the Naval Engagement Before Memphis, Tennessee.", 6 June 1862
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Title: "Closing-Scene of the Naval Engagement Before Memphis, Tennessee.", 6 June 1862
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Description: Photo #: NH 59053 Closing-Scene of the Naval Engagement Before Memphis, Tennessee., 6 June 1862 Line engraving published in Harper's Weekly, 1862. Ships shown are (from left to right): CSS General Earl Van Dorn (escaping, with the Federal fleet in pursuit); General Sumter (captured); General Beauregard (sinking) and General M. Jeff Thompson (blowing up). U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Catalog #: NH 59053
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