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This page features images of the later part of the battle between USS Kearsarge and CSS Alabama.
See USS Kearsarge vs. CSS Alabama, 19 June 1864 -- Scenes Later in the Battle, as Alabama was Sinking (Part II) for further images of this phase of the action.
For links to additional views of, or relating to, this action,
see:
| If you want higher resolution reproductions than the digital images presented here, see: "How to Obtain Photographic Reproductions." |
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Photo #: NH 1261 "Hauling Down the Flag -- Surrender of the Alabama to the Kearsarge off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864" Artwork by J.O. Davidson, depicting the sinking of CSS Alabama, as seen from USS Kearsarge. The crew of one of Kearsarge's eleven-inch Dahlgren pivot guns is celebrating their victory. Collection of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1936. U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph. Online Image: 89KB; 740 x 540 pixels |
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Photo #: K-29827 (Color) USS Kearsarge vs. CSS Alabama, 19 June 1864 Painting by Xanthus Smith, 1922, depicting Alabama sinking, at left, after her fight with the Kearsarge (seen at right). Courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Library, Hyde Park, New York. Official U.S. Navy Photograph. Online Image: 85KB; 740 x 500 pixels Reproductions of this image may also be available through the National Archives photographic reproduction system. |
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Photo #: NH 42379 Action between USS Kearsarge and CSS Alabama, off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864 Civil War era photograph of an artwork, mounted on a Carte de visite. U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph. Online Image: 74KB; 740 x 450 pixels |
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Photo #: NH 50453-KN (Color) "Last of the Alabama" "Commodore Winslows Grand Victory March" Lithographed cover of Civil War era sheet music, published by J. Mensh, Philadelphia. Courtesy of Lester S. Levy. U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph. Online Image: 100KB; 740 x 530 pixels |
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Photo #: NH 1157 "Naval Engagement Between the U.S.S. 'Kearsarge' and the 'Alabama' -- off Cherbourg, 19th of June 1864" Civil War era lithograph, depicting the action between USS Kearsarge and CSS Alabama. Courtesy of Charles Moran. U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph. Online Image: 94KB; 740 x 560 pixels |
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Photo #: NH 1168 Action between USS Kearsarge and CSS Alabama, 19 June 1864 Painting by C. Oliver, 1873, depicting the Alabama sinking at the close of the battle. Courtesy of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1936. U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph. Online Image: 87KB; 740 x 440 pixels |
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Photo #: NH 42378 Battle between USS Kearsarge and CSS Alabama, off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864 "From oil painting by T.C. Olivet in the possession of Paymaster General J.A. Smith, USN. At the end of the fight, the Alabama shows a white flag over her stern. The flag of victory displayed on the main mast head of the Kearsarge is faintly showing in the photograph." Donation of Mrs. J.F. Palmer, 1937, from the collection of Surgeon General John Mills Browne. U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph. Online Image: 62KB; 740 x 420 pixels |
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See USS Kearsarge vs. CSS Alabama, 19 June 1864 -- Scenes Later in the Battle, as Alabama was Sinking (Part II) for further images of this phase of the action.
For links to additional views of, or relating to, the Kearsarge
- Alabama action, see:
| If you want higher resolution reproductions than the digital images presented here, see: "How to Obtain Photographic Reproductions." |
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