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U.S. Gunboat "Michigan", 1843-1905; Later "Wolverine", 1905-49 (Great Lakes)
U.S. Gunboat "Michigan", 1843-1905; Later "Wolverine", 1905-49 (Great Lakes)

U.S. Gunboat "Michigan", 1843-1905; Later "Wolverine", 1905-49 (Great Lakes)

Dateapproximately 1915
Format
Notes
Pen & ink over pencil with border of pen & ink over pencil.
Inscribed in pen & ink, l.r.: C H J Snider; In pencil, vso: U.S. GUNBOAT "MICHIGAN" 1843 - LATER "WOLVERINE". / ... still in service (1915)... she was armed with one 30 pounder, five / twenty pounders, two twelves and 6 fours, during / the American War, 1861-65 ... Lake Erie is her cruising ground. She was / renamed "Wolverine" late last century.   Heyl VI:191-5.    See Snider notes.
Subject
Country:Canada
Geograhical feature:Great Lakes (North America)
DimensionsImage size: 140 mm x 180 mm (5 1/2 in. x 7 1/16 in.)
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession NumberJRR2571