U.S.S. Saugus outdoor albumen mammoth plate view, [Virginia, 1865]. Pencil identification to mount recto which reads: "Monitor Lehigh on the James River." 7 3/4 x 5 3/4 in., mounted to 12 x 9 3/4 in. 

The U.S.S. Saugus was commissioned on 7 April 1863 for the Union Navy during the Civil War. She was used mainly to support operations upon the James River against Richmond and any Confederate imposition, but more interestingly, would later be stationed in Washington, D.C., and temporarily incarcerate some of the suspected conspirators in Lincoln's assassination. Kept under heavy guard, the accused would remain within her confines until their fates upon the gallows were decided. 

In this view, attributed most commonly to the year 1865, the U.S.S. Saugus can be seen on the James River with a mine sweeping rake attached to her bow and moving through the water. Two onlooking men sit upon the bank of the river in some kind of a vessel, intently observing the U.S.S. Saugus. One man can be seen standing on top of or near the rake, while a collection of outlined gentleman can be seen off closer to the bow of the ship. 

An excellent view of a notable Union ship.

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*From consignor: "I just wanted to point out that there is an incorrect identification on the mounted Albumen of the USS Saugus. On the mount it says, 'Monitor Lehigh on the James River' But if you do a Google search of the Saugus, it shows this exact view."*