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File Details: ABSNm, 1400 DPI, TIFF, Original Negative, 45.9 Mb
| Credit: | by Russell (Andrew J.) |
|---|---|
| Date: | 1864-1865 |
| Negative Size: | 4.5 in. x 10 in. stereo |
| Equipment: | bridge pontoon (wood) |
| Locations & Lines: | James River; Jones Landing VA; Virginia |
| Military Units: | US Army |
| Structures & Establishments: | Jones Landing pontoon bridge (James River) |
| Transports: | tugboat |
| Sources: | Library of Congress; USAMHI – MOLLUS collection |
Photographic History. The War For The Union. No. 2539. James River Pontoon Bridge, opened for passage of Steamers. [Anthony Co. stereo card]
Photographic War History. The War For The Union. 1861-1865. No. 2539. Pontoon Bridge Opened for Steamers. The pontoon bridges were readily opened for the passage of steamers. A few of the pontoon boats were slipped from their moorings and the floor timbers loosened, then the current of the river would sweep the few boats thus loosened around out of the way, and so made a draw-bridge. When the steamer passed through, the boats were quickly drawn back into place and fastened. [Tayolr & Huntington stereo card]
Library of Congress says: Jones’ Landing, Virginia (vicinity). Pontoon bridge (open for steamers) across the James River.
Anthony No. 2539.
Etched onto negative: 2539.
