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Photo # NH 79908:  CSS Manassas rams USS Brooklyn, 24 April 1862

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-- SHIPS of the CONFEDERATE STATES --

CSS Manassas (1861-1862) --
In Action, 24 April 1862


This page features, or provides links to, all our views related to CSS Manassas' participation in the 24 April 1862 naval action on the Mississippi River.

For other images of Manassas in action on 24 April 1862, see:

  • CSS Manassas -- In Action with USS Mississippi, 24 April 1862.

    For other pictures relating to CSS Manassas, see:

  • CSS Manassas (1861-1862).


    If you want higher resolution reproductions than the digital images presented here, see: "How to Obtain Photographic Reproductions."

    Click on the small photograph to prompt a larger view of the same image.

    Photo #: NH 79908

    "The Manassas struck us a Diagonal Blow"


    Artwork by Bacon published in "Deeds of Valor", Volume II, page 20, by the Perrien-Keydel Company, Detroit, 1907.
    It depicts CSS Manassas ramming USS Brooklyn, during the battle off Forts Jackson and St. Philip, on the Mississippi River below New Orleans, 24 April 1862.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 132KB; 740 x 560 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 42247

    "Capture of New Orleans"

    "Farragut passing the Forts by Night."

    Aquarelle facsimile print, 1886, after an original artwork by J.O. Davidson, depicting the action of 24 April 1862.
    USS Hartford is shown in the center, steaming upstream past defending Confederate warships. "Turtle-backed" vessel at right is CSS Manassas.

    Collection of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1936.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 88KB; 740 x 550 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 42245

    Battle of New Orleans -- Farragut Passing Fort Jackson and Fort St. Philip, 24 April 1862


    Lithograph by C. Parsons, depicting the Federal warships steaming upstream toward New Orleans, past the Confederate fortifications and ships. CSS Manassas is shown in the left center. Farragut's flagship, USS Hartford is in the right center, with a fire raft alongside.

    Collection of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, April 1936.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 91KB; 740 x 495 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 42246

    "Great Naval Battle at New Orleans, April 24, 1862"

    "Capture of Forts Jackson & St. Philip by Admiral Farragut."

    "Engraving by George E. Perine for the 'Eclectic' after an original drawing".
    The print depicts CSS Manassas attacking a Federal warship, beyond the fortification at left.

    Presented by Richard S. West, Jr., 1937.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 113KB; 740 x 525 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 59071

    Farragut's fleet passing Forts Jackson & St. Philip


    Line engraving published in "Virtue", depicting the battle, which took place on the lower Mississippi River during the night of 24 April 1862.
    A key to the forts and specific U.S. and Confederate ships is given at the bottom of the view.
    The ships include USS Varuna (in action with Confederate gunboats), USS Brooklyn, USS Pawnee (which was not present), USS Hartford (Farragut's flagship, with a fire raft alongside), USS Pensacola, USS Mississippi, CSS Louisiana (exploding), CSS Manassas and Federal mortar vessels.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 130KB; 740 x 590 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 59074

    "The Flag-ship 'Hartford' attacked by the Ram 'Manassas' and a Fire-Raft in the Mississippi."


    Line engraving published in "Harper's Weekly", 1862, depicting USS Hartford in action during the battle off Forts Jackson and St. Philip, 24 April 1862. A Confederate fire raft and the ram CSS Manassas are also shown, the latter very inaccurately.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 185KB; 610 x 765 pixels

     

    For other images of Manassas in action on 24 April 1862, see:

  • CSS Manassas -- In Action with USS Mississippi, 24 April 1862.

    For other pictures relating to CSS Manassas, see:

  • CSS Manassas (1861-1862).


    If you want higher resolution reproductions than the digital images presented here, see: "How to Obtain Photographic Reproductions."


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