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The blockade runner Lizzie; American Civil War, 1864
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The blockade runner Lizzie; American Civil War, 1864
Engraving of the steamship Lizzie built on the Clyde, Scotland, and first used as a blockade runner during the American Civil War, 1864
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1864 Blockade Clyde Runner Scot Land Steam Ship
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This engraving captures the steamship Lizzie, an iconic vessel of the American Civil War era, built on the Clyde in Scotland in 1864. The Lizzie's historical significance lies in its role as a blockade runner during the conflict. At a time when the Union and Confederate forces were engaged in a bitter struggle to control the seas, the Lizzie's sleek design and powerful engine made it an ideal candidate for evading the Union blockade and bringing much-needed supplies to the Confederacy. The image showcases the Lizzie's impressive size and stature as it cuts through the water, its smokestacks billowing plumes of steam. The intricate details of the ship's construction are on full display, from the ornate ironwork adorning the deck to the intricately designed propeller. The Lizzie's journey began in Scotland, where it was built under the watchful eye of skilled shipbuilders. Once completed, it made its way across the Atlantic Ocean to the Confederate States of America, where it became a vital asset in the Southern war effort. Despite the risks involved in running the Union blockade, the Lizzie made multiple successful voyages, bringing much-needed supplies and resources to the Confederacy. Its daring exploits became the stuff of legend, and the Lizzie remains an enduring symbol of the ingenuity and resilience of both the Confederate forces and the Scottish shipbuilding industry during the American Civil War.
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