Image of the United States ironclad the Onondaga sailing choppy seas with another ship visible in the background during the American Civil War. Date supplied by cataloger based on printer history and launch date of the Onondaga. "Lithographed by Endicott & Co. 59 Beekman St. New York."--text, bottom margin. "With 2 Ericsson turrets. Built for U.S. Navy Department under contract with George W. Quintard. __ Engines by Morgan Iron Works, N.Y."--text, bottom center margin. "C. Parsons"--text, artist's signature on stone, bottom left of image. "Hull Length 228 feet. Breadth 50 " [i.e. ft.]. Depth 13 " [i.e. ft.]. : 4 Propeller Engine Diameter of Cylinders 30 in. Length of Stroke 18 in. 2 Revolving Turrets"--text, bottom left and right margin.
Type
image
Extent
1 lithograph : color printed ; overall 45.4 x 75.88 cm (17 7/8 x 29 7/8 in.)
Onondaga (Ship)--Pictorial works Ships--Pictorial works United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Pictorial works Lithographs--Color--1850-1875. (gmgpc)
Source
Jay T. Last Collection Military Large Size American Civil War The Jay T. Last Collection of Graphic Arts and Social History, Huntington Digital Library
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