Photo #: NH 59234
"Action at Acquia Creek between United States Vessels and
Rebel Batteries"
Engraving, after a sketch by Lieutenant Cash, published in "Harper's
Weekly", 1861. It depicts USS Pawnee (at right),
what appears to be USS Thomas Freeborn (left center),
and another warship engaging the Confederate batteries at Aquia
Creek, on the Potomac River, probably on 31 May - 1 June 1861.
Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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