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Online Library of Selected Images -- Picture Data

Photo #: NH 63850

Steamship Metropolis
(1861-1878)

Watercolor by Erik Heyl, 1952, painted for use in his book "Early American Steamers", Volume I.
Built at Mystic, Connecticut, in 1861, this steamer served as USS Stars & Stripes in 1861-1865. Sold for commercial use after the Civil War, she was renamed Metropolis in 1871 and wrecked in January 1878.

Courtesy of Erik Heyl.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

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1 December 2003