NH 65736 (16979550870)

Opening maneuver, semmes attempts to “cross the t” uss kearsarge vs. Css alabama, 19 june 1864 line engraving published in the illustrated london news, 2 july 1864, depicting an early stage in the battle. Kearsarge is on the left, with alabama in the right distance. U. S. Naval history and heritage command photograph: nh 65736. The fact that this image is in the illustrated london news, 2 july 1864 issue, is in dispute.