Burning of U. S. Merchantman by Rebel Pirates.

Historical Images of Philadelphia Americana
Advanced
Burning of U. S. Merchantman by Rebel Pirates.

Item Info

Item No: pdca00060
Title: Burning of U. S. Merchantman by Rebel Pirates.
Media Type: Engravings
Source: Print and Picture Collection
Notes:

Dramatic nighttime naval scene of the burning of a Union ship by rebel pirates, under a full moon. Mezzotint engraving by John Sartain.


Notes:

HMI Civil War 1


Creation Year: 1865
Creator Name: Sartain, John, 1808-1897 - Engraver
Hamilton, J. R., active 1852-1866 - Artist