Union Navy 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

Union gunboats sunk in Galveston Bay, 1863
Rebel attack on Union gunboats at Galveston, Texas, 1863. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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

Lower Mississippi River defenses against Union ships, 1862
Route of the USS " Brooklyn" past Fort Jackson, Civil War battle of New Orleans, 1862. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Commodore Morris Figurehead, c. 1938. Creator: F. W. Powell
Commodore Morris Figurehead, c. 1938

The great fight at Charleston S. C. April 7th 1863, pub
AQS331924 The great fight at Charleston S.C. April 7th 1863, pub. Currier & Ives, 1863 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

The Great Fight at Charleston, S. C. April 7th, 1863, pub. 1863 (colour litho)
3105560 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

Terrific Combat between the "Monitor"2 Guns & "Merrimac"10 Guns
3090432 Terrific Combat between the " Monitor" 2 Guns & " Merrimac" 10 Guns, pub. 1862 (colour litho) by American School

The Monitor and Merrimac, 9th March, 1862, pub. 1886 (colour litho)
3090274 The Monitor and Merrimac, 9th March, 1862, pub.1886 (colour litho) by Davidson, Julian Oliver (1853-94) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Naval Engagement between the Kearsage and the Alabama, 1864 (colour lithograph)
3239902 Naval Engagement between the Kearsage and the Alabama, 1864 (colour lithograph) by Lebreton, Louis (1818-66); Private Collection; (add.info)

Battle of Cherbourg, pub. L Prang & Co. 1887 (colour litho)
2655398 Battle of Cherbourg, pub. L Prang & Co. 1887 (colour litho) by Davidson, Julian Oliver (1853-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: 19th June 1864; ); The Stapleton Collection; American

Battle of Mobile Bay, pub L Prang & Co. (colour litho)
2655393 Battle of Mobile Bay, pub L Prang & Co. (colour litho) by Thulstrup, Thure de (1848-1930); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bombardment of Island Number Ten in the Mississippi River, pub
AQS331939 Bombardment of Island Number Ten in the Mississippi River, pub. by Currier & Ives, 1862 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester

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

The turret of the Monitor during the battle between the USS Monitor
PNP253688 The turret of the Monitor during the battle between the USS Monitor and the CSS Merrimack, 9th March 1862 (litho) by American School

Capture of Fort Henry by US Gun Boats under the Command of Flag Officer Foote
3090270 Capture of Fort Henry by US Gun Boats under the Command of Flag Officer Foote, February 6th 1862, pub. 1864 (colour litho) by American School

Bombardment and Capture of Fort Henry, Tenn, by the Federal Gunboats under command of
3090275 Bombardment and Capture of Fort Henry, Tenn, by the Federal Gunboats under command of Commoddore Andrew H. Foote, Feby. 6th, 1862, pub

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

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

The Federal sloop-of-war Tuscarora in Southampton Water (coloured engraving)
728775 The Federal sloop-of-war Tuscarora in Southampton Water (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Commodore Perry, Pamunkey River, 1861-65. Creator: Tim O Sullivan
Commodore Perry, Pamunkey River, 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

U. S. Gunboat Commodore Perry on Pamunkey River, 1861-65
U.S. Gunboat " Commodore Perry" on Pamunkey River, 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

[U. S. Gunboat]. Brady album, p. 161, 1861-65. Creator: Tim O Sullivan
[U.S. Gunboat]. Brady album, p. 161, 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

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)

Confederate sharpshooters defending New Orleans, 1862
Swamp-hunters attacking Union mortar-boats on Mississippi River, Battle of New Orleans, 1862. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Confederate explosive mines blocking a river, Civil War
Barrel torpedo, or mine, used by Confederates to blockade a southern river mouth, 1860s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Admiral David Glasgow Farragut. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century photograph

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Union gunboats and steamships passing the Confederate stronghold Vicksburg, on the Mississippi River, night of April 16, 1863. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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Sinking of the ironclad USS Monitor in a gale off North Carolina, 1862, crew making for the USS Rhode Island. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

USS Monitor Crew
The crew of the USS Monitor relaxing on deck in the James River, Virginia, USA, 9 July 1862. (Photo by Fotosearch/Getty Images)

Officers on deck of monitor on James River during the American Civil War, 1861 -1865. This photo has been digitally restored

Officers on board monitor USS Mahopac during the American Civil War
Officers on board monitor USS Mahopac on the James River, Virginia, during the American Civil War in 1864. This photo has been digitally restored

Sailors on deck of USS Mendota gun boat during American Civil War, 1861 -1865. This photo has been digitally restored

Gunboat USS Mendota on James River during the American Civil War, 1861 -1865. This photo has been digitally restored

Officers on deck of USS Saugus during the American Civil War
Officers on deck of USS Saugus on the James River during the American Civil War, 1861 -1865. This photo has been digitally restored

Deck of USS Monitor on James River, Virginia. American Civil War, 1861 -1865. This photo has been digitally restored

Admiral John A. Dahlgren and his officers during the American Civil War
Admiral John A. Dahlgren and his services Ordnance Department during the American Civil War, 1861 -1865. This photo has been digitally restored. 1. Lieutenant Commander E.J. Dichman, 2

Crew on monitor USS Saugus during the American Civil War
Crew on monitor USS Saugus on the James River during the American Civil War, 1861 -1865. This photo has been digitally restored

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Boat attack by Federal forces retaking Fort Sumter in Charleston harbor. 1863. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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" Merrimac, " a Confederate ironclad ship, rams the USS " Cumberland" during the American Civil War, 1862. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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Escape of some of the crew of the USS " Congress" after attack by the Confederate ironclad " Merrimac." Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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Arrival of the Union ironclad " Monitor" at Hampton Roads, Virginia, before battle with the Confederate " Merrimac, " 1862. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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Artillery inside the revolving turret of the ironclad US gunboat Monitor during the American Civil War. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Ironclad Merrimac harrassing Unon shipping, Civil War
Confederate Ironclad " Merrimac" (CSS " Virginia" ) driving the USS " Congress" from anchorage, Civil War. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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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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Union fleet bombarding Fort Sumter to retake Charleston harbor from the Confederates, 1863. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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"Unleashing Fury on the High Seas: The Mighty Union Navy in the Civil War" Embarking on a treacherous journey through history, the Union Navy played a pivotal role in shaping America's destiny during the Civil War. From their daring exploits to their strategic triumphs, these naval forces left an indelible mark on our nation's story. In 1863, Galveston Bay witnessed a fierce clash as Confederate defenders faced off against Union gunboats. Despite valiant efforts, the Union vessels succumbed to defeat, sinking beneath the waves and becoming silent witnesses to this brutal confrontation (EVCW2A-00109). The Battle of Mobile Bay in 1864 stands as one of the most iconic moments for the Union Navy. With unwavering determination and unmatched bravery, they overcame formidable obstacles and secured a resounding victory that reverberated throughout history. As they navigated down the Lower Mississippi River in 1862, Union ships encountered formidable defenses erected by Confederate forces. Undeterred by adversity, they pressed forward with relentless resolve to dismantle these barriers and assert their dominance. April 7th, 1863 marked another significant chapter when Charleston became engulfed in chaos. The Great Fight at Charleston showcased both sides locked in a deadly struggle for supremacy (pub) - an intense battle that would forever be etched into memory (pub. 1863 colour litho). One of history's most legendary encounters unfolded on March 9th, 1862 - pitting two ironclad behemoths against each other: "Monitor" versus "Merrimac. " This Terrific Combat between two mighty warships captivated imaginations worldwide (pub. 1886 colour litho), forever changing naval warfare. The Naval Engagement between USS Kearsarge and CSS Alabama further exemplified Union naval prowess in 1864 (colour lithograph).