NH 60987 USS Miami (1862-65)

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NH 60987 USS Miami (1862-65)

1864-65

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After a shooting trip ashore, officers of the gunboat Miami relax on deck with the hounds, circa 1864-65. Note officer with shotgun and game bag, with two hunting dogs at his feet. Seated Lieutenant at left holds a smaller dog while sharing a newspaper with other officers nearby. Quoted caption data comes from Miller's Photographic History of the Civil War, Volume 6, page 199. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.

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Navy Department Library, Naval History & Heritage Command

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