U.S. iron clad steamer, New Ironsides. [graphic] : Machinery & armour by Merrick & Sons. Hull by Cramp & Sons. Philadelphia.
Title
U.S. iron clad steamer, New Ironsides. [graphic] : Machinery & armour by Merrick & Sons. Hull by Cramp & Sons. Philadelphia.
Description
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook of Civil War views., View of the Civil War armored vessel, with full sailing rig, out at sea. Also includes the names and titles of the "Officers of the U.S.S. Frigate 'New Ironsides'" and figures for the dimensions, weight, horse power, and armament of the ship below the image. Ship commissioned by the U.S. Navy in 1862 and built by Philadelphia machinists Merrick & Sons and shipbuilders Cramp & Sons. Ship destroyed by fire on December 16, 1866.
Creator
Rease, W. H., creator
Date
[ca. 1862]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia Print Dept. **BW - Transportation [5779.F.61]