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Bombardment and Capture of Fort Henry, Tenn, c. 1862 (colour litho)
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Bombardment and Capture of Fort Henry, Tenn, c. 1862 (colour litho)
497542 Bombardment and Capture of Fort Henry, Tenn, c.1862 (colour litho) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M. (1824-95); 30.2x40.2 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York, USA; (add.info.: Full title: " Bombardment and Capture of Fort Henry, Tenn. By the Federal Gunboats, under command of Commodore Andrew H. Foote - Feby. 6th 1862." Depicts the seven ironclad gunboats of Foote: Cincinnati, St. Louis, Carondelet, Essex, Lexington, Conestoga, and Tyler. The 14 smokestacks, 2 for each ship, billow black smoke as the orange blasts of cannons hit the earthen fort. Cannon shots from Fort Henry hit the water in front of the ships.
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Media ID 23553036
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Aerial View American Civil War Battleship Battleships Bombardment Cannons Capture Cincinnati Civil War Confederate Essex Federal Firing Fleet Fort Gunboat Gunboats Lexington Offensive Secessionist Smokestacks Southern Tennessee Tyler Union Unionist Warship Warships Carondelet Conestoga Fort Henry
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This photo print, titled "Bombardment and Capture of Fort Henry, Tenn, c. 1862" takes us back to a significant moment in American history during the Civil War. The artwork, a colour lithograph by Currier and Ives, vividly depicts the intense battle that unfolded on February 6th, 1862. The scene showcases Commodore Andrew H. Foote's Federal Gunboats as they relentlessly bombard Fort Henry in Tennessee. Seven ironclad gunboats named Cincinnati, St. Louis, Carondelet, Essex, Lexington, Conestoga, and Tyler dominate the composition with their billowing black smokestacks emitting thick clouds of smoke into the air. As cannons from both sides exchange fire with thunderous booms and orange blasts of light illuminating the sky above them; it becomes evident that this was not an ordinary confrontation. The earthen fort is under attack while its cannon shots hit the water in front of the Union fleet. This image captures not only the dramatic intensity but also highlights key elements such as historical context and strategic significance. It serves as a visual testament to one chapter within America's complex past - showcasing bravery from both Confederate secessionists defending their fortress and Union forces determined to capture it. Preserved within the Gilder Lehrman Collection in New York City today; this artwork stands as a powerful reminder of our nation's tumultuous history during times of war - where battles were fought at sea between mighty warships seeking victory for their respective causes.
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