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US Civil War steam frigate, 1863 C016 / 2538
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US Civil War steam frigate, 1863 C016 / 2538
US Civil War steam frigate. Sailors manning the yards of a steam frigate (with paddle wheel) at the Washington Navy Yard, Washington DC, USA, during a visit by Abraham Lincoln, the President of the USA. Lincoln, leading the Union side during the US Civil War (1861-65), visited the Washington Navy Yard on 15 January 1863 to meet with Admiral John Dahlgren and to observe the testing of new weapons. The visiting partys boat and a Union flag are at lower right. Photographed by US Civil War photographer Alexander Gardner (1821-1882) in January 1863. Steam frigates were a transitional warship stage between sail and steam
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1863 American Civil War Maritime Military Naval North American Sailing Ship Sailor Sailors Ship Steam Power Tradition Transport Transportation Us Civil War Vessel Warfare Warship Washington Dc Abraham Lincoln Alexander Gardner Paddle Wheel President Of The Usa Salute Steam Frigate Union Flag Welcoming
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This print captures a significant moment in American history during the US Civil War. Taken by renowned photographer Alexander Gardner in January 1863, it showcases a US Civil War steam frigate at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington DC. The occasion was none other than President Abraham Lincoln's visit to meet Admiral John Dahlgren and witness the testing of new weapons. In this image, sailors can be seen manning the yards of the steam frigate with its distinctive paddle wheel. A Union flag proudly flies at lower right, symbolizing unity amidst conflict. The atmosphere is one of tradition and military honor as these brave men salute their leader. The photograph not only highlights technological advancements with steam power but also provides insight into maritime warfare strategies of the time. It serves as a reminder of how transportation and naval technology played crucial roles during this period. As we delve into this historical snapshot, we are transported back to 19th century America - a nation divided yet resilient under Lincoln's leadership. This print from LIBRARY OF CONGRESS/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY encapsulates both the significance of warships like steam frigates and the importance placed on welcoming dignitaries such as President Lincoln during times of conflict.
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