Framed Print : Port Royal, Va. Transports being loaded from a pontoon bridg
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Port Royal, Va. Transports being loaded from a pontoon bridg
Port Royal, Va. Transports being loaded from a pontoon bridge during the evacuation. Photograph from the main eastern theater of war, Grants Wilderness Campaign, May-June 1864. Date 1864 May 30
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Evacuation Loaded Pontoon Transports
12"x10" Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating Port Royal, Va. Framed Print from Media Storehouse's extensive collection. This exquisite piece of history comes from the Mary Evans Prints Online archive and showcases a riveting moment during the evacuation of Port Royal, Virginia, in May 1864. Witness the Grants Wilderness Campaign as transports are skillfully loaded onto a pontoon bridge. The black-and-white photograph, dated May 30, 1864, transports you back in time to the heart of the American Civil War. Our high-quality framed prints are not just beautiful additions to your home or office decor, they are also a testament to historical accuracy and authenticity. Each print is carefully selected and framed to preserve the essence and integrity of the original image. Bring a piece of history into your living space with the Port Royal, Va. Framed Print – a unique and captivating conversation starter. Order yours today!
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 30.5cm (10" x 12")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the chaos and urgency of the evacuation of Port Royal, Virginia during Union General Ulysses S. Grant's Wilderness Campaign in May 1864. The scene at the pontoon bridge is a frenzy of activity as soldiers and civilians work together to load supplies and troops onto the transports waiting in the river. The pontoon bridge, a crucial strategic point during the campaign, spans the Rappahannock River and provides the only means of escape for the Confederate forces. The date, May 30, 1864, marks the end of a grueling week of fighting in the dense woods of the Wilderness, where both sides suffered heavy losses. With the Union forces closing in, the Confederates were forced to abandon their positions and retreat. The evacuation of Port Royal was a critical moment in the campaign, as it allowed the Union army to secure the area and gain control of the Rappahannock River. The photograph offers a glimpse into the harsh realities of war, with soldiers and civilians working side by side in the rain, loading supplies and people onto the transports as quickly as possible. The scene is a testament to the resilience and determination of those involved, as they faced the uncertainty of what lay ahead during this pivotal moment in the American Civil War.
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