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NH 45970 USS Monitor (1862)

Photo #: NH 45970 USS Monitor (1862)
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Title: USS Monitor (1862)
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Description: Halftone reproduction of an engraving, depicting a scene on deck looking toward the turret. The view was published to show the effect of Confederate gunfire on Monitor's turret armor. The original engraving is based on the photograph seen in Photo # NH 2780 with details added at the extreme left and right and the pilothouse (seen beyond the turret) changed to resemble its original configuration. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Catalog #: NH 45970
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