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"Iron Clad: A Glimpse into the Mighty Warships of History" Step back in time and witness the awe-inspiring power of iron-clad warships that shaped naval warfare

Background imageIron Clad Collection: Farragut Passing the Forts below New Orleans, 1862 (oil on canvas) (re CH204254)

Farragut Passing the Forts below New Orleans, 1862 (oil on canvas) (re CH204254)
AKM210002 Farragut Passing the Forts below New Orleans, 1862 (oil on canvas) (re CH204254) by Smith, Xanthus Russell (1839-1929); Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent; (add.info)

Background imageIron Clad Collection: Capture of New Orleans, pub. L. Prang & Co. 1888 (colour litho)

Capture of New Orleans, pub. L. Prang & Co. 1888 (colour litho)
2655397 Capture of New Orleans, pub. L. Prang & Co. 1888 (colour litho) by Thulstrup, Thure de (1848-1930); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Background imageIron Clad Collection: The Great Naval Battle off Cavite (Manila Bay), fought May 1st, 1898, 5: 30 A. M

The Great Naval Battle off Cavite (Manila Bay), fought May 1st, 1898, 5: 30 A. M
2630684 The Great Naval Battle off Cavite (Manila Bay), fought May 1st, 1898, 5:30 A.M. till 12:50 P.M. (noon), pub. 1898 (colour litho) by American School

Background imageIron Clad Collection: The Great Fight at Charleston S. C. April, 7th 1863, pub. 1863 (colour litho)

The Great Fight at Charleston S. C. April, 7th 1863, pub. 1863 (colour litho)
2646226 The Great Fight at Charleston S.C. April, 7th 1863, pub. 1863 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Background imageIron Clad Collection: The First Ironclad Gunboat built in America, 1861 (b / w photo)

The First Ironclad Gunboat built in America, 1861 (b / w photo)
STC354387 The First Ironclad Gunboat built in America, 1861 (b/w photo) by Brady, Mathew (1823-96) & studio; Private Collection; (add.info.: The USS St)

Background imageIron Clad Collection: Com. Farraguts fleet, passing the forts on the Mississippi, April 24th 1862, pub

Com. Farraguts fleet, passing the forts on the Mississippi, April 24th 1862, pub
AQS331921 Com. Farraguts fleet, passing the forts on the Mississippi, April 24th 1862, pub. by Currier & Ives, 1862 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society

Background imageIron Clad Collection: The British Tar of the Future (engraving)

The British Tar of the Future (engraving)
960709 The British Tar of the Future (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British Tar of the Future. Cartoon from Punch)

Background imageIron Clad Collection: Destruction of the Rebel Ram 'Arkansas': by the United States Gunboat '

Destruction of the Rebel Ram "Arkansas": by the United States Gunboat "
3239937 Destruction of the Rebel Ram " Arkansas" : by the United States Gunboat " Essex", on the Mississippi River, near Baton Rouge, August 4th 1862, pub

Background imageIron Clad Collection: The launch of the Victoria, iron-clad frigate built for the Queen of Spain at Blackwall Yard

The launch of the Victoria, iron-clad frigate built for the Queen of Spain at Blackwall Yard, River Thames, London, England, 1865. From The Illustrated London News, published 1865

Background imageIron Clad Collection: Action Between The U. S. S. Monitor Weehawken And The Confederate Iron-Clad C. S. S

Action Between The U. S. S. Monitor Weehawken And The Confederate Iron-Clad C. S. S
Action Between The U.S.S. Monitor Weehawken And The Confederate Iron-Clad C.S.S. Atlanta, June 1863, During The American Civil War. From A 19Th Century Illustration

Background imageIron Clad Collection: Federal Iron-Clad River Gunboat, American Civil War, United States of America, US

Federal Iron-Clad River Gunboat, American Civil War, United States of America, US
Federal Iron-Clad River Gunboat, American Civil War, United States of America, Us, Usa, 1870S Engraving

Background imageIron Clad Collection: The monitor Montauk destroying the Confederate privateer Nashville

The monitor Montauk destroying the Confederate privateer Nashville
BAL122900 The monitor Montauk destroying the Confederate privateer Nashville near Fort McAllister, Ogeechee River, Georgia, 28th February 1863

Background imageIron Clad Collection: Federal Iron-Clad River Gunboat, American Civil War, United States of America, US

Federal Iron-Clad River Gunboat, American Civil War, United States of America, US
Federal Iron-Clad River Gunboat, American Civil War, United States of America, Us, Usa, 1870S Engraving


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"Iron Clad: A Glimpse into the Mighty Warships of History" Step back in time and witness the awe-inspiring power of iron-clad warships that shaped naval warfare. From Farragut Passing the Forts below New Orleans in 1862 to The Great Naval Battle off Cavite in 1898, these monumental events forever changed the course of history. In Farragut's daring expedition, his fleet braved enemy fire as they passed formidable forts on the Mississippi River. The courage displayed during this treacherous journey is immortalized in a captivating oil-on-canvas masterpiece. The Capture of New Orleans, depicted in a vibrant lithograph from 1888, showcases the victorious moment when Union forces seized control of this vital Confederate stronghold. It serves as a testament to both strategic brilliance and sheer determination. The First Ironclad Gunboat built in America stands proudly captured through an evocative black-and-white photograph from 1861. This technological marvel revolutionized naval warfare by combining impenetrable armor with devastating firepower. Witnessing The Great Fight at Charleston S. C. , we are transported to April 7th, 1863 - a day etched into history. Vibrant colors bring alive this intense battle between iron-clads amidst billowing smoke and cannon fire. Across the Atlantic Ocean lies London's Blackwall Yard where Queen Victoria's iron-clad frigate was launched with grandeur in 1865. This magnificent vessel symbolizes international intrigue and maritime supremacy during an era defined by imperial ambitions. During the American Civil War, Action Between The U. S. S Monitor Weehawken And The Confederate Iron-Clad C. S. S Atlanta unfolded dramatically on June 1863. An illustration captures this pivotal clash between two mighty adversaries battling for dominance on tumultuous waters. Federal Iron-Clad River Gunboats played crucial roles throughout the American Civil War, exemplifying innovation and resilience.