U.S. Steamer Monticello Shelling Rebel Troops at Chicamacomico
| Description: |
The Monticello is shown on the right and the rebel flotilla is on the left. A shell has exploded in the center of the picture. The label explains that the rebel troops were returning from an unsuccessful attempt to cut off the retreat of the 20th Indiana Regiment towards Hatteras Lighthouse, October 5, 1861. |
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| Origin: | 1861-11-02 |
| Created By: |
From a sketch by an officer of the Monticello. |
| Publisher: |
Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper |
| Source: |
http://images.indianahistory.org/cdm/ref/collection/dc008/id/180 |
| Collection: |
Civil War Materials |
| Copyright: |
This image may be printed or downloaded by individuals, schools or libraries for study, research or classroom teaching without permission. For other uses contact: mailto:visualcollections@indianahistory.org |
| Geography: |
North Carolina--Hatteras Island |
| Subjects: |
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 United States. Army. Indiana Infantry Regiment, 20th (1861-1865) Campaigns & battles Battleships Military retreats Rebels Soldiers--Indiana |
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