17040 Collection

USS Galena
Ironclad Union gunboat USS Galena pictured shortly after her action with Confederate batteries at Drewrys Bluff, on the James River, Virginia, 15 May 1862

Civil War Graveyard
Soldiers graves near the General Hospital at City Point in Virginia, USA, circa 1863. The graveyard with freshly-dug graves was photographed by Mathew Brady. (Photo by Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Battle Of Mobile Bay
Damage inflicted during the Battle of Mobile Bay, an engagement of the American Civil War, Mobile Bay, Alabama, USA, August 1864

American Civil War
Union artillery soldiers standing before a line of cannons during the American Civil War, USA, circa 1863. (Photo by Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Parrott Rifles
Four 20 pound Union Army Parrott Rifles, 1st NY, during the Peninsula Campaign, near Richmond, Virginia, USA, June 1862. The Peninsula Campaign of the American Civil War was a major Union operation

Palmetto Battery
Confederate soldiers of the Palmetto Battery in Charleston, South Carolina, 1863. This photograph was taken by George S. Cook, one of the most renowned photographers of the Confederacy

American Civil War
Broken windows and a damaged doorway with broken steps at Dunlop House, on Bollingbrook Street, showing the effects of shot and shell on the north side of Petersburg, Virginia, USA, circa 1865

Union Navy
The crew of a Union Navy vessel on deck during the American Civil War, USA, circa 1865. Some sailors are pictured sitting and standing while another plays a banjo

Picket Post
Two African American Union soldiers of the American Civil War, with their rifles poised, at a picket post at Dutch Gap, Virginia, USA, circa 1865

Battle Of Mobile Bay
A fort damaged during the Battle of Mobile Bay, an engagement of the American Civil War, Mobile Bay, Alabama, USA, August 1864

Charleston, South Carolina
The ruins of the Secession Hall and circular church with the ruins of St Phillips visible in the distance, on Meeting Street in Charleston, South Carolina, USA, circa 1862. Also known as St

Morris Island, South Carolina
A group of Civil War soldiers in the trenches of Morris Island in South Carolina, USA, circa 1863. Morris Island is an uninhabited island in Charleston harbour which became a strategic location in

USS Onondaga
Soldiers rowing out to the double-turret Union gunboat Onondaga on the James River, Virginia, USA, circa 1862. The USS Onondaga was a monitor acquired by the Union Navy during the American Civil War

Capture Of New Orleans
Engraving depicting The Capture of New Orleans - Fleet Passing Forts On The Mississippi, showing ships during a naval battle on the Mississippi River in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, circa 1862

Ambulance Corps
Members of the Ambulance Corps collect the wounded from the battlefield on stretchers and load them into a horse-drawn wagon during the American Civil War, USA, circa 1863

Union Soldier
An African American Union soldier of the American Civil War, seated, in a studio portrait, USA, circa 1863. The soldier holds a book in his left hand, with COG56 written on the cover

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"17040: Unveiling the Forgotten Stories of the American Civil War" Step back in time to explore the rich history encapsulated within this mysterious number. 17040 represents a pivotal era in American history, where bravery and sacrifice shaped our nation's destiny. From the USS Galena sailing into battle during the Battle of Mobile Bay, to the solemn Civil War Graveyard that stands as a testament to those who fought valiantly for their beliefs. Delve deeper into this captivating narrative and discover Elmira Prisoner-of-War Camp, where captured soldiers endured unimaginable hardships while clinging onto hope. The echoes of Parrott Rifles firing at Palmetto Battery resonate through time, reminding us of the fierce clashes between Union Navy forces and Confederate defenders. Ponder upon life at Picket Post, where soldiers stood guard with unwavering determination amidst Charleston's turbulent landscape. The Battle of Mobile Bay emerges as a turning point in naval warfare history when Admiral Farragut famously declared "Damn the torpedoes. " leading his fleet towards victory against all odds. Unearth tales from Charleston, South Carolina - a city steeped in both beauty and conflict - where remnants of war still whisper secrets from every corner. Let 17040 transport you to an era defined by courage, resilience, and unwavering patriotism. Join us on this journey through time as we unravel forgotten stories etched within these numbers; stories that remind us how far we've come as a nation while honoring those who paid the ultimate price for freedom.