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U.S.S. Galena: 1862

Submitted by Dave on Sun, 04/20/2008 - 2:24pm.
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U.S.S. Galena: 1862

1862. On the James River in Virginia. "Effect of Confederate shot on Federal ironclad Galena." Wet plate glass negative by James F. Gibson. View full size.

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USS Galena

Submitted by Anonymous Tipster on Mon, 04/21/2008 - 11:24am.

Wow, that one shot caught her just at the waterline. I note the funnel or chute about midship that discharges overboard. Was that for general garbage or human waste? Looks a bit streaky below where it empties!

 

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