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Running the Rebel Batteries at Vicksburg, c. 1863 (engraving)
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Running the Rebel Batteries at Vicksburg, c. 1863 (engraving)
878335 Running the Rebel Batteries at Vicksburg, c.1863 (engraving) by Hamilton, John (19th century) (after); 16.5 x12.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: April 16, 1863. View of the Mississippi River from behind the rebel batteries at Vicksburg, MS. Great guns fire on theAUnion ships below as they attemp to sneak past under a moonlit night. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant watched from a ship out of range of rebel guns as the spectacle unfolded. The rebel cannon fired more than 500 shots, and all the Union ships were hit repeatedly. Miraculously the 8 warships and 2 of the 3 transports survived the 2-1/2 hours of the passage.
Engraved by Samuel Sartain.); eFree Library of Philadelphia; Print and Picture Collection, Free Library of Philadelphia; American, out of copyright
Media ID 22737620
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American Civil War Cannon Cannons Confederate General Grant Military History Mississippi Naval Warfare Rebel Union Vicksburg Bombards
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Running the Rebel Batteries at Vicksburg, c. 1863 - A Glimpse into the Perilous Naval Warfare of the American Civil War
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. This engraving by John Hamilton takes us back to April 16,1863, offering a rare view from behind the rebel batteries at Vicksburg, Mississippi. Under a moonlit night sky, Union ships attempt to sneak past these formidable defenses while being bombarded by powerful cannons manned by Confederate soldiers. In this intense moment frozen in time, General Ulysses S. Grant watches from a safe distance on a ship out of range of rebel guns. The rebel cannon fire relentlessly rains down upon the Union fleet below as they valiantly navigate through treacherous waters. Miraculously, despite being hit repeatedly by over 500 shots fired from the rebel batteries during their two-and-a-half-hour passage, eight warships and two out of three transports manage to survive this harrowing ordeal. Engraved by Samuel Sartain with meticulous detail and precision, this print showcases not only the ferocity of naval warfare but also highlights key figures like General Grant who played pivotal roles in shaping America's military history during one of its darkest periods. As we gaze upon this historical artwork preserved within the Free Library of Philadelphia's Print and Picture Collection, we are reminded once again of the bravery and sacrifices made by troops on both sides during this defining chapter in United States' history - The American Civil War.
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