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Photo # NH 94257: Confederate torpedo boat Midge on exhibit at the New York Navy Yard, circa the 1870s

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-- SHIPS of the CONFEDERATE STATES --

CSS Midge (1864-1865)

Midge, a steam torpedo boat of similar design to the David, was built at Charleston, South Carolina, in 1864. Captured by Federal forces when that city fell in February 1865, Midge was later taken to the New York Navy Yard, at Brooklyn, New York. She was exhibited there until sold in May 1877.

This page features our only views of the Confederate torpedo boat Midge.


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Photo #: NH 94257

New York Navy Yard, Brooklyn, New York


Photograph published on a stereograph card, showing the Boxer Monument and its vicinity, circa the 1870s. On exhibit near the monument, at left and left center, are an old cannon and the former Confederate "David"-type torpedo boat Midge. Shiphouse "D" is in the background. There are three shot piles visible and two old cannons partially buried to serve as walkway entry posts.

Collection of Commander S.D. Hart, USN(MC). Donated by Mrs. Philip Francis.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

Online Image: 133KB; 605 x 675 pixels

A stereo pair version of this image is available as Photo # NH 94257-A

Online Image of stereo pair: 79KB; 675 x 350 pixels

 
Photo #: NH 75466

New York Navy Yard, Brooklyn, New York


View of the Boxer Monument and its vicinity, taken in 1876. An old cannon and the former Confederate "David"-type torpedo boat Midge are on exhibit near the monument.
Buildings visible in the background include, from left to right): Building # 34 (Old Reservoir, Dispensary & Laboratory), Building # 33 (Provisions and Clothing Store) and Building # 31 ("Old Stores").
Note Midge's partially deployed spar torpedo.

Courtesy of the Naval Historical Foundation, Washington, D.C.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

Online Image: 151KB; 740 x 585 pixels

 


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