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Fifteen Officers On Deck Of A Union Monitor Warship (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

Fifteen Officers On Deck Of A Union Monitor Warship (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

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Fifteen Officers On Deck Of A Union Monitor Warship (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

This design is a sepia-toned group portrait of fifteen uniformed officers gathered on the deck of a Union monitor warship during the 1860s.

Visual Elements & Composition

Warm sepia cream fills most of the frame, with dark brown shadows pooling beneath the figures and warm grey tones settling across the iron of the deck. The officers are arranged as a close, orderly group, and the eye moves across their rows before settling on the hardware around them: a cylindrical armoured turret, a heap of anchor chain and a cannon on its wheeled carriage. A thin light grey border frames the scene like the mount of a period photograph, so the whole piece reads as a document rather than a painting.

Meaning & Symbolism

The monitor was the Union's answer to the ironclad age, a low-profile vessel built around a rotating turret that could fire while presenting little target. Its deck is the working heart of that machine, and the officers standing on it stand for the command structure that kept these ships in action. Their grouping speaks to the hierarchy of shipboard life and to the collaboration it demanded, with every rank depending on the next. As a record of Union naval forces in the Civil War, the photograph preserves the faces of the men who ran these warships.

On the Black Mug

A mug is turned in the hand as it is drunk from, so the scene never sits still. The cylindrical turret in the image rises through the curve of the cup, and the officers wrap around the body as the mug is rotated. Held close on a morning watch of coffee or tea, the photograph becomes a small piece of naval history that is read one line at a time.

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Glossy black ceramic mugs in two practical sizes — 11 oz (≈330 ml) and 15 oz (≈440 ml). Comfortable C-handle, microwave- and dishwasher-safe, and manufactured to be lead- and BPA-free. Note: printed blacks may read slightly different from the mug’s base color.

These mugs are made from solid ceramic with a glossy glaze that gives a deep, even surface for printing. Sublimation printing embeds ink into the glaze so artwork sits smoothly on the mug rather than simply sitting on top — that means better resistance to fading and scratching during normal use.

They’re available in the classic 11-ounce size for everyday black coffee and tea, and a larger 15-ounce cup if you like extra room for milk, foam or a long pour. The C-shaped handle is wide enough for a secure grip and balances the mug well when full.

  • Material: 100% ceramic with a high-gloss finish for punchy, saturated results.
  • Sizes: 11 oz (≈330 ml) and 15 oz (≈440 ml) — choose your routine size.
  • Printing: sublimation process fuses color into the glaze for durable imagery.
  • Safety: lead- and BPA-free; meets common food-contact safety standards.
  • Design note: very dark artwork and the mug’s black base can produce subtle shade differences — add a thin lighter outline to ensure contrast if needed.

These mugs are at home in the kitchen, on the office desk, or tucked into a morning routine. They work for espresso shots, pour-overs, oat-milk lattes — you name it. The larger size is handy when you want a second cup’s worth without a refill.

  1. Daily use: fill with your preferred brew and sip — the mug handles hot liquids safely.
  2. Office-friendly: fits most standard mug warmers and sits securely on communal trays and kitchen counters.
  3. Gifting: packs well (wrap with a soft layer) and pairs nicely with coffee beans, tea tins, or a small box of biscuits.

Practical tip: for very dark designs, try a thin light border or a small margin so the artwork reads cleanly against the black ceramic.

These mugs are both microwave- and dishwasher-safe, but gentle habits extend the life of the print. We recommend dishwasher use on the top rack and milder cycles when possible.

Hand-washing is the friendliest option: warm water, mild dish soap, and a soft sponge. Avoid steel wool, harsh scouring pads, or blasting with extremely hot industrial cycles. And a quick reminder — don’t microwave an empty mug.

Two sizes: 11 oz (approx. 330 ml) and 15 oz (approx. 440 ml). The smaller cup is the familiar, everyday size; the larger one is for fuller pours and extra-creamy drinks.

Each mug’s mouth and height are proportioned so they’re easy to drink from and easy to clean. If you’re pairing with saucers or nesting in cabinets, expect the 15 oz to be slightly wider and taller than the 11 oz.

Size guide

All measurements are product dimensions in inches.

11 oz 15 oz
Height (in) 3.86 4.72
Diameter (in) 3.35 3.35
Diameter with handle (in) 4.72 5.12

Note: dimensions are nominal — small production tolerances may apply. If you need precise fitment (e.g., for nested storage or custom packaging), please allow a small margin.