File:Attack on the Confederate Batteries at Aquia Creek, June 1, 1861.jpg

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English: "The Attack on the Secession Batteries at Aquia Creek, Potomac River, by the U.S. Vessels Pawnee, Live Yankee, Freeborn, Anacostia and Lioness, June 1, 1861." Line engraving, based on a sketch by an "Officer of the Expedition" published in "Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper", 1861. Ships depicted are (from left to right-center, in the foreground): U.S. Tug Resolute (called "Lioness" in the original text), USS Anacostia, USS Thomas Freeborn, USS Yankee (called "Live Yankee" in the original text) and USS Pawnee. A two-masted schooner is in the right foreground.
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Source Naval Historical Center image #NH 73736 [1]
Author Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper
Other versions http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/sh-usn/usnsh-t/t-frebrn.htm

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