Charleston Harbor, S.C. Rear Admiral John A. Dahlgren Standing By A Dahlgren Gun On Deck Of U.S.S. Pawnee (U.S. Civil War) White Coffee Mug

'Charleston Harbor, S.C. Rear Admiral John A. Dahlgren Standing By A Dahlgren Gun On Deck Of U.S.S. Pawnee (U.S. Civil War)'' This artwork depicts a key figure of the American Civil War, Rear Admiral John Alexander Dahlgren, standing on the deck of the USS Pawnee in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina. The painting showcases Dahlgren overseeing a Dahlgren gun, a revolutionary naval artillery piece that he designed and was named after him. This specific event took place during the Union's blockade of Confederate ports along the Atlantic Coast. The artwork provides a snapshot into the strategic role of naval warfare during the U.S. Civil War and highlights Admiral Dahlgren's contributions to this conflict.