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The Battery in Charleston Harbour firing on the Shannon (engraving)
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The Battery in Charleston Harbour firing on the Shannon (engraving)
2773439 The Battery in Charleston Harbour firing on the Shannon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battery in Charleston Harbour firing on the Shannon. Illustration for the Illustrated Times, 18 May 1861.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22998144
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American Civil War Battery Charleston Charleston Harbour Commandant Fired Firing Flag Of Truce Fort Sumter Forts Point Schooner Shannon Cumming General Beauregard Morris Island
The Battery in Charleston Harbour firing on the Shannon - A Glimpse into the American Civil War
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This engraving, created by an English School artist in the 19th century, offers a vivid depiction of a significant moment during the American Civil War. The scene showcases The Battery in Charleston Harbour as it unleashes its mighty firepower upon the Shannon, a schooner representing enemy forces. The print captures the intensity and chaos of warfare as smoke billows from cannons and muskets while troops maneuver with determination. General Beauregard, commanding officer of Confederate forces, oversees this crucial operation with unwavering resolve. In an intriguing twist, we witness a flag of truce fluttering aboard one vessel—a symbol of hope for peaceful negotiations amidst this brutal conflict. The arrival of military reinforcements is evident through the presence of boats and tugboats transporting troops to Morris Island. Fort Sumter looms ominously in the background—an enduring symbol of defiance against Union forces. With meticulous attention to detail, this engraving transports us back to a pivotal moment in history when tensions ran high and lives were at stake. It serves as a reminder that war spares no one—neither soldiers nor civilians—as they grapple with uncertainty and sacrifice for their respective causes. Through this artwork's evocative portrayal, we are granted insight into both sides' strategies and hardships during one chapter of America's defining struggle—the American Civil War.
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