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Rebel Ram Stonewall

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05137.187 Author/Creator: Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Photograph Date: 1861-1865 ca. Pagination: 1 stereocard Order a Copy

Bell & Bro., Washington, D.C., publisher. Large iron clad ship with sailing masts and funnel for steam engine. Obviously converted from older wooden, sailing ship. Prow of ship extended to ram other vessels.

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