Photo #: NH 59591
"The Rebel Steamer 'Page', now lying at Acquia Creek"
Engraving, after a sketch by Lieutenant Osbon, published in "Harper's
Weekly", 1861. It depicts the steamer George Page,
originally a U.S. Army transport, which was captured by the Confederates
in May 1861. Later possibly renamed City of Richmond,
she was employed by Confederate forces until destroyed on 9 March
1862.
Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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