<i>Title:</i> The  sinking of the "Cumberland["] by the iron clad "Merrimac", off Newport News Va. March 8th 1862
<p><i>Abstract:</i> Print shows "Cumberland" getting off last shots before rolling onto its side and sinking; the ironclad "Virginia", formerly the "Merrimack", approaches from the side, firing on the sinking ship. Sailors who have abandoned ship are being rescued by nearby small sailboats and rowboats.
<i>Physical description:</i> 1 print : hand-colored lithograph ; sheet 25.5 x 35.7 cm.
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<i>Notes:</i> Caption continues: The "Cumberland" went down with all her Flags flying: destroyed, but not conquered. Her gallant Commander Lieut. Morris, calling to his crew "Give them a Broadside boys, as she goes."; Traces of the copyright statement are visible, though most was rubbed off the stone.; Title from item.; Stamped on verso: L.C. Fine Arts Division.; sketched by F. Newman, Newport News, Va.; Forms part of: Popular graphic art print filing series (Library of Congress).; Inscribed in ink on verso: 390108.
Popular Graphic Arts
1862
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