Mobile Bay Collection

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Admiral David G. Farragut in the rigging during the Battle of Mobile Bay, 1864, American Civil War. Hand-colored photogravure of a W.H. Overend painting

Battle of Mobile Bay, Civil War, 1864
Farraguts flagship USS " Hartford" colliding with the ironclad CSS " Tennessee" to secure Mobile Bay, 1864. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

USA, Alabama, Fairhope. Beach on Mobile Bay

CIVIL WAR: MOBILE BAY, 1864. The Confederate ironclad ram Tennessee, captured at the Battle of Mobile Bay, August 5, 1864

USA, Alabama, Gulf Shores, Mobile Bay area, beach houses

Federal fleet in Mobile Bay, August 1864 (engraving)
959552 Federal fleet in Mobile Bay, August 1864 (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Federal fleet in Mobile Bay, August 1864)

Great Naval Victory in Mobile Bay, Aug. 5th 1864, pub. 1864, Currier & Ives
2836252 Great Naval Victory in Mobile Bay, Aug. 5th 1864, pub. 1864, Currier & Ives, (colour lithograph) by American School

Farragut at Mobile Bay (gravure)
666210 Farragut at Mobile Bay (gravure) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Farragut at Mobile Bay)

Great Naval Victory in Mobile Bay, Aug. 5th 1864, pub. 1864. Creator: American School
Great Naval Victory in Mobile Bay, Aug. 5th 1864, pub. 1864, Currier & Ives, (colour lithograph). Rear Admiral David G Farragut (1801 - 1870); Admiral Franklin Buchanan (1800 - 1874)

The Chamber, Hampton Court, pub. 1838. Creator: Joseph Nash (1809-78)
The Chamber, Hampton Court, from Architecture of the Middle Ages, published 1838 (colour lithograph)

Calamity Jane B-52D bomber located at Battleship Memorial Park, Mobile, Alabama, USA

DAVID GLASGOW FARRAGUT. The Rear Admiral shown in the rigging of his flagship, USS Hartford, at the Battle of Mobile Bay, Aug. 5, 1864: contemporary American lithograph

Vintage American Civil War print of The Battle of Mobile Bay, August 5, 1864

HINE: OYSTER FISHING, 1911. Two young oyster fisherman aboard an oyster boat in Mobile Bay, the Reef near Bayou La Batre, Alabama. Photograph by Lewis Hine, February 1911

Map of the site of the Union naval victory at the Battle of Mobile Bay, Alabama, 5 August 1864
BATTLE OF MOBILE BAY, 1864. Map of the site of the Union naval victory at the Battle of Mobile Bay, Alabama, 5 August 1864. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

USS Alabama Battleship at Battleship Memorial Park, Mobile, Alabama, USA

USA, Alabama, Mobile. Bienville Square, commemoration plaque for the Battle of Mobile Bay

United States flags on display in honor of Veterans Dat at Battleship Memorial Park, Mobile, Alabama, USA

USA, Alabama, Gulf Shores. Mobile Bay area, beach high rise buildings

USA, Alabama, Mobile. RSA Tower

MOBILE BAY BATTLE. The fleet of Admiral David Farragut at the entrance of Mobile Bay, August 1864. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

BATTLE OF MOBILE BAY, 1864. The Union naval victory at the battle of Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864: lithograph, 19th century

GULF COAST, c1720. Map of the northeast coast of the Gulf of Mexico, showing the Mississippi River and the city of New Orleans, Louisiana (left), Mobile Bay (center)

GULF COAST, c1720. Reversed version of a map of the northeast coast of the Gulf of Mexico, showing the Mississippi River and the city of New Orleans, Louisiana

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Surrender of the Confederate ironclad " Tennessee, " Battle of Mobile Bay, 1864. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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Pierre Le Moyne, Sieur d Iberville, portrait with autograph. Hand-colored 19th-century engraving

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Mobile Bay, located in Alabama, holds a significant place in American history. In 1864, during the Civil War, the Battle took place here. This battle saw the clash between Confederate and Union forces, with the Federal fleet ultimately emerging victorious. One iconic image from this historic event is that of the Confederate ironclad ram Tennessee being captured by Union forces on August 5th. The bravery and determination displayed by both sides during this battle are immortalized in engravings and artwork from that time. Today, Mobile Bay remains a picturesque destination for locals and tourists alike. Fairhope, a charming town situated on its shores, offers stunning beaches where visitors can relax and enjoy the beauty of their surroundings. Gulf Shores is another popular spot within the Mobile Bay area known for its beach houses that provide an idyllic retreat. For those interested in delving deeper into history while visiting Mobile Bay, Battleship Memorial Park showcases Calamity Jane B-52D bomber as part of its collection. This park serves as a reminder of America's military heritage. The name most associated with Mobile Bay is Rear Admiral David Glasgow Farragut who played a pivotal role in securing victory for Union forces during the Battle of Mobile Bay. His leadership skills were evident as he fearlessly commanded his flagship USS Hartford from high up in its rigging. From naval victories to serene beaches dotted with beach houses along its shores, Mobile Bay continues to captivate visitors today just as it did over a century ago during one of America's defining moments - The Battle in 1864.