| Credit: | unknown photographer |
|---|---|
| Date: | 1864.12 |
| Negative Size: | 8 in. x 10 in. |
| Equipment: | flag |
| Locations & Lines: | Elizabeth River VA; Norfolk VA; Virginia |
| Military Units: | CS Navy; US Navy |
| Transports: | blockade runner; CSS Robert E. Lee; USS Fort Donelson |
| Sources: | Library of Congress; Naval History and Heritage Command |
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File Details: AQWNm, 750 DPI, TIFF, Original Negative, 42.7 Mb
Image ID: AQWN
Library of Congress says: Norfolk, Va. Steamer U.S.S. Fort Donelson (former Confederate blockade runner Robert E. Lee).
Miller, Photographic History of the Civil War, Vol. 6, p109 says: A FLEET-FOOTED BLOCKADE-RUNNER WITH TELESCOPING STACKS. This rakish side-wheel steamer was photographed off Norfolk, Va., December 1864, some time after the boat had been compelled by force of arms to change her occupation from Confederate blockade-runner to very useful work with the Federal blockading fleet, under the name “Fort Donelsaon.” She was of 900 tons burden. Burning anthracite coal, with telescoping smokestacks which could be lowered till almost level with the deck…
Etched onto negative: No. 416.