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Capture of New Orleans: The Fleet Passing Forts on the Mississippi, c. 1862 (engraving)
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Capture of New Orleans: The Fleet Passing Forts on the Mississippi, c. 1862 (engraving)
878338 Capture of New Orleans: The Fleet Passing Forts on the Mississippi, c.1862 (engraving) by Parsons, Charles (1821-1910) (after); 20.5 x17.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Mortar Vessels in the Distance Shelling the Forts. Elevated view of the intense fighting at mouth of Mississippi River. For 5 days the battle raged as the Union fleet under Admiral David Farragut bombarded the passage forts of St. Philip and Jackson which were blocking his passage to New Orleans. In the end the Confederates could no longer stand the constant bombardment of Farraguts big guns and the surrender of the passage forts marked the end for New Orleans as a Confederate stronghold. US Navy ships present and identified include (from left) : Varuna (fighting through iron-clad gunboats), Brooklyn, Pawnee, Hartford (flag ship, fire raft alongside), Pensacola, Mississippi, Louisiana (iron plated battery exploding) and Manassas (Ram).
The Union Navy commanded by Admiral David Farragut captured New Orleans from the Confederacy in 1862.
Engraved by W. Ridgeway.); eFree Library of Philadelphia; Print and Picture Collection, Free Library of Philadelphia; American, out of copyright
Media ID 22231726
© Free Library of Philadelphia Print and Picture Collection, Free Library of Philadelphia / Bridgeman Images
American Civil War Battleship Confederate Explosion Gunboats Louisiana Military History Mississippi River Naval Ship Naval Warfare New Orleans Admiral Farragut
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This print titled "Capture of New Orleans: The Fleet Passing Forts on the Mississippi, c. 1862" depicts a pivotal moment in American history. The engraving, created by Charles Parsons after an original artwork, measures 20.5 x 17.5 cm and is housed in the Free Library of Philadelphia. The image showcases an elevated view of the intense battle at the mouth of the Mississippi River during the Civil War. For five days, Admiral David Farragut led a relentless bombardment against St. Philip and Jackson forts that blocked his fleet's passage to New Orleans. In this scene, Union Navy ships can be seen engaging in fierce combat with Confederate defenses. From left to right, we can identify several US Navy vessels involved in this historic event: Varuna valiantly fights through iron-clad gunboats while Brooklyn, Pawnee, Hartford (Farragut's flagship), Pensacola, Mississippi, Louisiana (an iron-plated battery exploding), and Manassas (a ram) contribute their might to secure victory. Ultimately, Farragut's perseverance paid off as he successfully captured New Orleans from Confederate control. This significant triumph marked a turning point in the war and dealt a severe blow to Southern morale. Engraved by W. Ridgeway for wider distribution and preservation purposes; this print serves as both a visual record and testament to the bravery displayed by those who fought during this critical chapter in American history.
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