U.S. Ship North Carolina. 102 Guns.

PrinterPrinted by Kelloggs & Comstock American, 1848 - 1850

PublisherPublished by Kelloggs & Comstock American, 1848 - 1850

PublisherPublished by Ensign & Thayer American, 1849 - 1850

Date1848-1850

MediumLithography; printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 8 3/4 x 12 9/16in. (22.2 x 31.9cm)
Sheet (height x width): 10 1/16 x 14 1/16in. (25.6 x 35.7cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineMuseum purchase

DescriptionA three-masted ship under full sail is sailing towards the right. A pennant flies from the top of the mainmast and an American flag flies from the yardarm of the mizzenmast in the stern. A lifeboat hangs from the stern. An anchor is secured near the bow. Fifty cannon protrude from three rows of gunports along the side of the vessel.

Object number1991.169.2

InscribedOn recto, lithographed title beneath image, "U.S. SHIP NORTH CAROLINA. / 102 Guns. / 108."

On verso, lower right, in pencil, the accession number.

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