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11 March 1865: “Admiral Porter removing torpedoes and buoying the channel in Cape Fear River.”

Item Description: These images from Harper’s Weekly newspaper published on March 11, 1865 in New Hanover County contains images depicting naval operations at the Cape Fear River. The lower image on the front page illustrates Admiral Porter’s fleet removing torpedoes and buoying the … Continue reading

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