Greetings Card : James River, Va. Deck and turret of USS. Monitor seen from t
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James River, Va. Deck and turret of USS. Monitor seen from t
James River, Va. Deck and turret of USS. Monitor seen from the bow (i.e. stern). Photographs of the Federal Navy, and seaborne expeditions against the Atlantic Coast of the Confederacy - the Federal Navy, 1861-1865. Date 1862 July 9
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Greetings Card (7"x5")
Introducing the stunning range of Greeting Cards from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic image of the USS Monitor's deck and turret, captured from James River, Virginia. This captivating photograph, Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to the Federal Navy's seaborne expeditions against the Atlantic Coast of the Confederacy. Express your thoughts and feelings with this unique, historically significant design. Perfect for special occasions or just to brighten someone's day, our high-quality greeting cards bring history to life.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the deck and turret of the USS Monitor, an iconic American warship, as it sits anchored in the James River, Virginia, on July 9, 1862. The Monitor, a revolutionary ironclad vessel, was a key player in the Federal Navy's seaborne expeditions against the Confederacy during the American Civil War. With its distinctive rotating gun turret, the Monitor represented a major technological advancement in naval warfare and helped to shift the balance of power in the conflict. In this image, the Monitor's deck is bathed in the soft light of the Virginia sun, while the turret looms large in the foreground. The bow (stern) of the ship can be seen in the distance, its lines clean and sharp against the water. The James River, a strategic waterway that played a crucial role in the war effort, stretches out behind the Monitor, its tranquil surface a stark contrast to the turmoil of the conflict that raged on both on land and at sea. The USS Monitor's deployment in the James River was part of a larger Federal Navy campaign to secure control of the Chesapeake Bay and disrupt Confederate supply lines. The Monitor's battles with the Confederate ironclad Virginia (formerly the Merrimac) at Hampton Roads in March 1862 are among the most famous engagements of the Civil War. This photograph offers a unique glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time of war, innovation, and naval history.
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