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THBA SCALE MODEL, "Steam Paddle Cutter: Harriet Lane, 1857," B. BIRD, MODELLER, 20TH CENTURY,
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A SCALE MODEL, "Steam Paddle Cutter: Harriet Lane, 1857," B. BIRD, MODELLER, 20TH CENTURY, the 3/16:1 scale model of the American Civil War era cutter is modeled with planked and framed hull and decks, deck fittings and cannon armament as appropriate, bound masts, rigging, and sails mounted within a glazed wooden presentation case and nameplate. Height: 18 1/2" Width: 31 1/8" Depth: 12" Note: "USS Harriet Lane, a 750 ton side wheel gunboat, was built at New York City in 1857 as the U.S. Revenue Cutter Harriet Lane. In addition to carrying out her Revenue Service duties, she served with the United States Navy during the Paraguay expedition of 1858-59. Returning in late March 1861, as the secession crisis deepened, the Harriet Lane took part in the attempt to relieve Fort Sumter when that vital position in Charleston harbor, South Carolina, was besieged by confederate forces. While so engaged, on 12 April 1861, she fired the first U.S. Navy shot of the American Civil War. In early June 1861, the Harriet Lane exchanged fire with an enemy battery near Newport News, Virginia, and in late August participated in the Navy's initial major combat operation resulting in the capture of Forts Hatteras and Clark at Hatteras Inlet, North Carolina. Also during 1861, Harriet Lane captured four prizes while enforcing the blockade and, in December, fired on confederate positions at Freestone Point, Virginia. Harriet Lane was sent to the Gulf of Mexico in February 1862 to serve as flagship of Commander David Dixon Porter's fleet of mortar schooners. While en route, she engaged confederate artillery at Shipping Point, Virginia, and captured a sailing vessel off the Florida coast. During March and April, Porter's mortar flotilla played an important part in the operations that led to the capture of New Orleans." Provenance: "A WELL PRESENTED AND DETAILED 3/16:1' SCALE MODEL OF THE PADDLE STEAMER HARRIET LANE [1857]," Christies London (South Kensington), sold, May 25, 2006, Maritime Models Auction 4092, lot 237; The Collection of Bill and Pat Broussard.In good condition, wear commensurate with age. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."
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