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Fascinating story of the ship Dunderberg, with a print...
Fascinating story of the ship Dunderberg, with a print...
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July 24, 1865
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, July 24, 1865
* USS Dunderberg launching w/ prints
* Union Navy casemate ironclad
A great illustrated issue as the front page features two views of: "UNCLE SAM'S GREAT IRSON SEA DOG", one a cutaway cross-section view.
Then the related column heads: "THE DUNDERBERG" "The Great Iron Monster of the World!" "The Heaviest Armament Ever Put Afloat!" "Launch of the 'Dunderberg' at New York!" "A New Era In Naval Warfare!" with a wealth of descriptive text.
The Dunderberg had an interesting history. Although construction began in 1862 it was not completed until after the Civil War so the U.S. Navy did not accept it. Another buyer proved to be France, to be used in the Franco-Prussian War, but it never saw action. It would be scrapped in 1874.
Eight pages, very nice condition.
Category: Post-Civil War
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