CIVIL WAR: BLOCKADE, 1864. A Union monitor shelling a Confederate blockade runner in Charleston harbor, South Carolina. Line engraving, 1864

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CIVIL WAR: BLOCKADE, 1864. A Union monitor shelling a Confederate blockade runner in Charleston harbor, South Carolina. Line engraving, 1864

CIVIL WAR: BLOCKADE, 1864.
A Union monitor shelling a Confederate blockade runner in Charleston harbor, South Carolina. Line engraving, 1864

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1864 Charleston Coast Confederate Confederate Army Harbor Iron Ironclad Monitor Navy Rampart South Carolina South Eastern Union Union Army Us Navy Yankee

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> Granger Art on Demand > American Civil War

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EDITORS COMMENTS
CIVIL WAR: BLOCKADE, 1864. A powerful Union monitor unleashes its fury upon a Confederate blockade runner in the turbulent waters of Charleston harbor, South Carolina. This line engraving from 1864 captures a pivotal moment in American history when the forces of North and South clashed with ironclad might. The image showcases the immense strength and technological advancement of the Union navy as it relentlessly shells its enemy's vessel. The towering ramparts of the monitor loom over the scene, exuding an air of invincibility against which even the bravest Confederate sailors stand little chance. Charleston harbor serves as a dramatic backdrop to this intense maritime battle, its calm surface contrasting with the chaos unfolding within. The smoke-filled sky bears witness to cannon fire and explosions that reverberate through time. This artwork encapsulates not only a specific event but also symbolizes broader themes such as division, conflict, and resilience during one of America's darkest periods – the Civil War. It stands as a testament to both human ingenuity and destruction. As we gaze upon this historical print by Granger Art on Demand, we are transported back to an era where ideologies clashed violently at sea; where iron met iron amidst waves crashing against fortified shores; where nations fought for their very existence.

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