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The Civil War in America: naval engagement in Hampton Roads
The confederate iron-plated steamer Merrimac, running into the Federal sloop, Cumberland, from a sketch by T. Nast. This encounter had one important result; the Federals realised that wooden ships were obsolete in the face of the metal clad Confederate ships
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1862 Clad Confederate Encounter Engagement Federal Federals Hampton Important Iron Nast Obsolete Plated Realised Result Roads Running Sloop Steamer
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse Canvas Prints collection, featuring an iconic image from the annals of American history: "The Civil War in America: naval engagement in Hampton Roads" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. Witness the historic clash between the confederate iron-clad steamer Merrimac and the federal sloop Cumberland, as depicted in this captivating sketch by Thomas Nast. This pivotal moment in the Civil War marked a turning point, as the Federals came to the shocking realization that their wooden ships were no match for the advanced iron-plated technology of the Confederacy. Bring this significant piece of history into your home or office with our high-quality canvas prints, expertly printed on heavy-duty canvas and coated with a protective, scratch-resistant finish. Experience the rich detail and vibrant colors that bring this iconic image to life, making it a treasured conversation starter for years to come. Order yours today and relive the history of the American Civil War in stunning detail.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This striking image, created by renowned political cartoonist Thomas Nast for Illustrated London News in December 1862, depicts a pivotal moment in the American Civil War: the naval engagement in Hampton Roads, Virginia. The iron-plated Confederate steamer Merrimac, under the command of Rear Admiral Franklin Buchanan, is shown charging into the Federal sloop Cumberland. The Cumberland, with its wooden hull, was no match for the Merrimac's advanced armor plating, resulting in the Federal vessel's unfortunate demise. The encounter at Hampton Roads on March 8 and 9, 1862, marked a significant turning point in the naval war. The Federals were shocked to discover that their wooden ships, long considered the backbone of their naval fleet, were now obsolete in the face of the Confederate ironclads. The Merrimac, renamed the Virginia after its first engagement, went on to sink two more Union ships before being damaged and taken out of action. This realization led the Union Navy to reconsider their shipbuilding strategies, ultimately resulting in the construction of their own ironclads, such as the USS Monitor, which would meet the Virginia in a famous clash in the same waters on March 9, 1862. The Hampton Roads engagement demonstrated the importance of technological innovation in warfare and underscored the need for the Union to adapt and respond to the Confederate threat. Thomas Nast's powerful sketch, with its intricate details and dramatic composition, offers a glimpse into the pivotal moment when the tide of the naval war began to turn in favor of the Union. The image remains an essential piece of American Civil War history, illustrating the significance of the Hampton Roads engagement and the impact it had on the course of the war.
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