KEARSARGE & ALABAMA, 1864. The Civil War engagement between U. S. S. Kearsarge and C. S. S. Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864. Wood engraving from a contemporary English newspaper

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KEARSARGE & ALABAMA, 1864. The Civil War engagement between U. S. S. Kearsarge and C. S. S. Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864. Wood engraving from a contemporary English newspaper

KEARSARGE & ALABAMA, 1864.
The Civil War engagement between U.S.S. Kearsarge and C.S.S. Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864. Wood engraving from a contemporary English newspaper

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1864 Alabama Attack Battle Chanel Cherbourg Confederate Confederate Army Css Alabama Navy Ocean Union Us Navy Uss Kearsarge War Ship

EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the historic Civil War engagement between the U. S. S. Kearsarge and C. S. S. Alabama off the coast of Cherbourg, France on June 19,1864. The wood engraving, sourced from a contemporary English newspaper, beautifully depicts this intense battle at sea. In this dramatic scene, we witness the power struggle between two formidable warships amidst the vast expanse of the ocean channel. The U. S. S. Kearsarge proudly represents the Union forces while the C. S. S. Alabama symbolizes the Confederate army's naval strength. The image showcases both vessels locked in combat as cannon fire illuminates their surroundings with billowing smoke and fiery explosions. It is a testament to both American maritime history and military prowess during this tumultuous period. The significance of this encounter lies not only in its historical context but also in its strategic location off Cherbourg's shores—a neutral territory where such battles were rarely witnessed or expected. As viewers delve into this remarkable wood engraving, they are transported back to that fateful day in 1864 when these two warships clashed mid-ocean for supremacy. This print serves as a poignant reminder of our nation's past struggles and triumphs during one of its most defining periods—the Civil War.

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