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Battle of Mobile Bay
Battle of Mobile Bay. Date c1886 Dec. 13
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This evocative print captures the pivotal moment of the Battle of Mobile Bay, which took place on August 5, 1864, during the American Civil War. The scene depicts the Union fleet, led by Admiral David Farragut, charging through the heavily fortified Mobile Bay, Alabama, with the Confederate forts and batteries visible in the background. The Union ships, flying the Stars and Stripes high, are bravely advancing despite the hail of cannonballs and other projectiles from the Confederate defenses. The Battle of Mobile Bay was a significant victory for the Union forces, as it secured the last major Southern port on the Gulf of Mexico and effectively cut off the Confederacy from vital resources and supplies. The Union victory was largely due to the daring charge of Admiral Farragut's fleet, which sailed past the Confederate forts under the famous command "Damn the torpedoes! Full speed ahead!" The print, created around 1886, captures the intensity and drama of the battle, with the smoke and flames rising from the ships and the water, and the ominous clouds looming in the background. The intricate detail of the ships and the fortifications, as well as the dynamic composition, make this a captivating and historically significant piece. The print serves as a poignant reminder of the courage and determination of the soldiers and sailors who fought in the American Civil War and the pivotal role the Battle of Mobile Bay played in the eventual Union victory.
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