Description: CSS Bombshell: Confederate Navy Ship in Civil War Service memorial ship first day cover postmarked at Denver, CO on May 19, 1995. Image of the ship from the "Battle of Albemarle Sound" drawing printed in blue on cachet #2575 by Alvin Eckert, #9964, USCS. Cover franked with a 3 cent UCV Veterans stamp # 998 and a 32 cent Flag stamp (FDOI). Cover prepared on an Quality Envelope with gum on the flap. CSS Bombshell was formerly a 90' side-wheel steamer that carried cargo on the Erie Canal. The vessel entered Union Army service as a troop transport. On April 18, 1864 she was sunk in Albemarle Sound, NC by Confederate batteries. She was raised and commissioned in the CSN later that month. She was later re-captured by the USS Mattabesett and USS Sassacus on May 5, 1864, and was sent to NYC for repairs and further service. The vessel was steam powered, armed with five guns and had a crew of 37 officers and men. Seller has over 60 CSN Civil War Ship covers. Check out my other items! These items make fine gifts when mounted on a colored matte and placed in a 5x7 picture frame. Free US Shipping!
Price: 2.9 USD
Location: Fairfield, California
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Modification Description: Add-On Cachet, added stamp
Place of Origin: United States
Color: Blue
Grade: Ungraded
Modified Item: Yes
Certification: Uncertified
Denomination: 32 cents
Year of Issue: 1995
Quality: New
State: North Carolina
Confederate States Navy: Civil War
Event: Naval
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Ships, Boats
Cancellation Type: First Day of Issue
