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Civil War battleship steering wheel
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| Description | A steam frigate steering wheel from the U.S.S. Minnesota which was built at the U.S. Washington Navy Yard, served in the East India Squadron, and participated in the engagement between the U.S.S. Monitor and the C.S.S. Virginia in 1862. |
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| Quantity | 1 item |
| Format | Content Category: artifacts |
| Measurements | 75 1/2 inches height 78 inches width 27 3/4 inches diameter |
| Nomenclature | Steering wheel |
| Creation | Made in U.S. Washington Navy Yard |
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Used by: East India Squadron Made in U.S. Washington Navy Yard Used during Civil War Politics and government U.S.S. Monitor Part/fragment of U.S.S. Minnesota ~ battleship C.S.S. Virginia Transportation. Water Military. 1861-1865 (Civil & Indian Wars). Equipment & Supplies |
| Dates | Creation: Not earlier than 1854 - Not later than 1855 Use: Not earlier than 1861 - Not later than 1865 |
| Holding Type | 3D Objects |
| ID Number | 589.H304 |