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Interieur de la batterie du Merrimac, pendant le combat avec le Monitor
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Interieur de la batterie du Merrimac, pendant le combat avec le Monitor
3085973 Interieur de la batterie du Merrimac, pendant le combat avec le Monitor, published 1862-1865 (wood engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22230904
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
American Civil War American History Battleship Civil War Confederate Confederate Navy Ironclad Monitor Naval Battle Naval Warfare Sea Battle Union
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This print takes us back in time to the heart of a historic naval battle during the American Civil War. The image showcases the interior of the battery on board the Merrimac, as it fiercely engages in combat with its Union counterpart, the Monitor. The scene is filled with intensity and chaos, as thick smoke engulfs the space, making it difficult to discern individual figures. Men clad in Confederate uniforms can be seen maneuvering around this confined space, their faces etched with determination and grit. Their focus is unwavering as they load cannons, readying them for another devastating blow against their enemy. The atmosphere inside this armoured vessel is palpable; every movement carries weight and purpose. This wood engraving beautifully captures both the danger and camaraderie that defined naval warfare during this tumultuous period in American history. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, we are reminded of the immense sacrifices made by these sailors who fought valiantly for their respective causes. It serves as a poignant reminder of how war has shaped our nation's past and continues to influence our present. This remarkable piece from Bridgeman Images transports us back to an era when ironclad ships ruled supreme on turbulent seas - forever immortalizing one of America's most significant battles at sea.
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