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CIVIL WAR: FORT FISHER. Union fleet commanded by Admiral David Porter celebrating the surrender of Fort Fisher, North Carolina, 15 January 1865. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper
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CIVIL WAR: FORT FISHER. Union fleet commanded by Admiral David Porter celebrating the surrender of Fort Fisher, North Carolina, 15 January 1865. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper
CIVIL WAR: FORT FISHER.
Union fleet commanded by Admiral David Porter celebrating the surrender of Fort Fisher, North Carolina, 15 January 1865. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper
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Media ID 7598725
1865 David Dixon Fleet North Carolina Porter Ship South East Union Fort Fisher
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a momentous event during the Civil War: the surrender of Fort Fisher in North Carolina on January 15,1865. The image showcases the Union fleet commanded by Admiral David Porter celebrating their victory over Confederate forces. Wood engraving techniques from a contemporary American newspaper bring this historical scene to life. The composition reveals an exterior view of the Union fleet anchored at sea, with Admiral Porter prominently positioned amidst his victorious ships. The artist skillfully portrays the intensity and jubilation felt by these soldiers as they commemorate their triumph. The engraving beautifully depicts details such as billowing smoke from cannons and flags proudly waving in the wind. Fort Fisher's surrender was a significant turning point in the war, marking a major blow to Confederate defenses along the South East coast. This strategic fortification guarded Wilmington, one of the Confederacy's last remaining ports for blockade runners supplying vital resources. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece of history captured through art, we are reminded of both the courage and sacrifice exhibited by those who fought during this tumultuous period. It serves as a poignant reminder of our nation's past struggles and ultimate unity that emerged from such conflicts.
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