Topic: People and Organizations
Gunboat "Marblehead"
|
|
|
| Catalog date |
10/19/2004 |
| Category |
8: Communication Artifact |
| Classification |
Boats and Boating
Ships
Warships
Navy
U.S. Navy |
| Collection |
Bowd Osborne photos |
| Date of photo |
1861 |
| Description |
A B&W photo of the gunboat "Marblehead" being launched in Newburyport on Oct. 19, 1861. She was 500 tons and used during the Civil War. First black man to receive the US Medal of Honor was a front gunner on this ship. |
| Home Location |
DG Box 18X13 Alfa Shelf#2 |
| Object ID |
1961-002-03141 |
| Object Name |
Print, Photographic |
| Search Terms |
Boats
Ships
Shipyards
Civil War
Gunboat Marblehead |
| Sub-category |
Documentary Artifact |
| Subjects |
Boats
Ships
Boat & ship industry
Warships
US Navy
Civil War |
| Title |
Gunboat "Marblehead" |
| Year Range from |
1861 |
|
|
COPYRIGHT INFORMATION ~ This image is the property of the Marblehead Historical Commission and may not be used in any form without prior permission. When using this image with permission, the credit information should be in the following format: Image courtesy of the Marblehead Historical Commission, Marblehead, MA.
|
|
|
Rev. 1.0a 1/2009 Contact the Historical Commission at 781-639-3425 or e-mail us (please include the "Object ID" number) at: butlerw@marblehead.org
Last modified on: January 05, 2009
|
