Description: USS De Soto 1859 Civil War gunboat naval cover postmarked at Buffalo, NY on June 30, 2015. Photo of vessel printed in blue on cachet #2142 by Alvin Eckert #9964 USCS. Cover franked with a 45 cent flag stamp and a 3 cent GAR Veterans stamp # 985 on an un-gummed quality envelope. Cover with a DIY matte and 5x7 frame, makes a fine gift! USS De Soto: This 253' steam powered side-wheel powered fast gunboat was converted from a passenger ship that was built in New York in 1859 and was purchased by the US Navy in August 1861. First assigned to the Gulf Blockading squadron, her speed made her an effective pursuit ship. She would capture or bring about the destruction of eighteen blockade runners during the Civil War. She also served in the Western and Eastern Blockading Squadrons. After the war she served the Navy in South American waters until 1868 when she was resold to her original owners and was in private commercial service until 31 Dec 1870 when she caught fire, was grounded and burned to the waterline (CTL). See her web pages for the details of her design, construction, conversion and service history, including battle narratives. Seller has over 50 different Civil War Ship covers. Check out my other items! These items make fine gifts when mounted on a colored matte and placed in a 5x7 picture frame. Free US Shipping!
Price: 4.9 USD
Location: Fairfield, California
End Time: 2025-01-25T02:34:07.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Modified Item: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Ships, Boats
Year of Issue: 2015
Certification: Uncertified
Quality: New
Cancellation Type: Pictorial
Grade: Ungraded
Color: Blue
State: New York
Place of Origin: United States
Event: Naval
