James River, Va. Effect of Confederate shot on Federal Ironc
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James River, Va. Effect of Confederate shot on Federal Ironc
James River, Va. Effect of Confederate shot on Federal Ironclad GALENA. Date 1862
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Confederate Effect Federal Galena Ironclad Shot
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This evocative image captures the aftermath of the pivotal Battle of the James River during the American Civil War. The photograph, titled "Effect of Confederate Shot on Federal Ironclad Galena," was taken in 1862 at the James River in Virginia. The ironclad USS Galena, a powerful Union warship, is shown with a large hole in its starboard side, the result of a Confederate cannonball. The damage inflicted on the Galena was a significant blow to the Union's naval presence on the James River, which was crucial for the supply of troops and resources to the Union Army in the Siege of Richmond. The Battle of the James River, fought on May 25, 1862, was the first major engagement between two ironclads during the Civil War. The Confederate ironclad Virginia, also known as the Merrimac, was the first successful ironclad warship, and it proved to be a formidable opponent. The Galena, under the command of Captain John Rodgers, engaged the Virginia in a fierce battle, but was ultimately outmaneuvered and forced to retreat. The photograph provides a stark reminder of the destructive power of the weapons of the time and the tenacity of the soldiers who fought during the Civil War. The Galena, though damaged, was eventually repaired and returned to active duty, but the battle marked a turning point in the Union's naval strategy on the James River. The image also serves as a testament to the ingenuity and determination of both sides in their efforts to gain the upper hand in the conflict.
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