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Union Soldiers On Deck Of U.S.S. New Hampshire, Off Charleston, S.C. (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

Union Soldiers On Deck Of U.S.S. New Hampshire, Off Charleston, S.C. (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

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Union Soldiers On Deck Of U.S.S. New Hampshire, Off Charleston, S.C. (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

This is a black-and-white photograph of Union sailors on the open deck of a warship, lit by the flat grey light of the 1860s.

Visual Elements & Composition

Off-white tones take up the largest share of the image, with charcoal and mid-grey filling the shadows and the deck planking. The men stand beside a mounted cannon, and the eye moves up through taut rigging lines toward the masts. Coiled ropes and a heavy wooden deck block sit in the foreground, giving the scene weight and a working, lived-in feel. The vertical frame carries a worn border, a reminder that this is a photograph from the period rather than a modern illustration.

Meaning & Symbolism

The U.S.S. New Hampshire was a Union Navy steam frigate, and this scene places its crew off Charleston, South Carolina, during the Civil War. Charleston was a central target of the Union blockade, so the image records a working ship and the men who kept it running on that station. The cannon speaks to the blockade's purpose, while the rigging and ropes show the daily routine of seamanship. Together they turn a naval posting into a portrait of ordinary service.

Rounding Off the Mug

A mug is turned in the hand, so the photograph is seen a little at a time: a glimpse of rigging as the cup lifts, the cannon as it tilts toward the lips, the crew as it comes back to the table. The vertical frame suits the mug's upright shape, and the curve of the ceramic carries the deck scene around the cup the way a ship's rail curves around its crew. Pour a morning coffee, and you are looking back at a Union crew on deck off Charleston, one sip 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.