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The great fight at Charleston S. C. April, 7th 1863, 1863 (colour lithograph)
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The great fight at Charleston S. C. April, 7th 1863, 1863 (colour lithograph)
3710015 The great fight at Charleston S.C. April, 7th 1863, 1863 (colour lithograph) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M. (1824-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: between 9 United States " Iron-Clads, " under the command of Admiral Dupont; and Forts Sumter, Moultrie, and the Cummings Point Batteries in possession of the rebels); American, out of copyright
Media ID 22235826
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American Civil War Atlantic Barrage Blaze Blazing Blockade Bombardment Civil War Confederacy Confederate Federal Firing Fort Gunboat Gunboats Ironclad Ironclads Monitor Naval Battle South Carolina Steamboat Steamboats Union Yankee Flames
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The Great Fight at Charleston S. C. April 7th, 1863: A Glimpse into the Chaos of the American Civil War". This colour lithograph, created by Currier and Ives in 1863, offers a vivid depiction of the intense naval battle that took place on April 7th in Charleston, South Carolina during the American Civil War. The print showcases the fierce clash between nine United States "Iron-Clads" under Admiral Dupont's command, and Confederate-held Forts Sumter, Moultrie, and Cummings Point Batteries. The scene is engulfed in smoke as cannons roar and gunfire fills the air. Flames rage from burning ships while others blaze through dense clouds of black smoke. The chaos unfolds amidst a backdrop of an expansive ocean harbor dotted with various vessels - steamboats, gunboats, tugboats - all engaged in this monumental conflict. This lithograph captures not only the destruction caused by relentless bombardment but also highlights the bravery and determination displayed by both Union forces and Confederate defenders. It serves as a poignant reminder of one of many pivotal moments that shaped America's history. As we gaze upon this artwork today, it transports us back to a time when our nation was divided by war but united in its pursuit for freedom. This print stands as a testament to those who fought valiantly on both sides during this turbulent period in American history.
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