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Bachrach & Chase Practice Ship Constellation

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.01.0028 Author/Creator: Bachrach & Chase Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: circa 1865 Pagination: 1 albumen : b&w ; 27.7 x 35.5 cm. Order a Copy

One undated photograph entitled, "Practice Ship Constellation," printed by Bachrach & Chase. Image is of the U.S.S. Constellation which was the last Civil War vessel afloat, that launched August 26, 1854 and was the last all-sail warship built by the U.S. Navy.

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