The USS Amphitrite, USS Puritan, USS Montgomery, USS Ericsson.

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• ARTIST: Fred Cozzens

• PUBLISHER: Published by National Military Publishing Co. 1919 Broadway, NY.

• MEDIUM: Chromolithograph,

  DATE: 1893.

• EDITION SIZE: Image size 7 3/4 x 12 1/4" (19.8 x 31.2 cm).

• DESCRIPTION: This chromolithograph, Plate No. 21 from "Old Naval Prints by Fred S. Cozzens," published in 1894, features four significant vessels: USS Amphitrite (Monitor), USS Puritan (Monitor), USS Montgomery (Cruiser), and USS Ericsson (Torpedo Boat). This print is part of a rare and unusual collection that highlights the diverse range of ships that served the United States Navy during the late 19th century, showcasing the technological advancements and naval power of the era. <br><br> USS Amphitrite (Monitor, 1895–1919) USS Amphitrite was one of four monitors constructed under the authority of Congress in 1873, but she was not completed until 1895 due to delays in her construction. Designed for harbor defense, Amphitrite was heavily armored and carried four 10-inch guns in two turrets. She served in the Spanish-American War, bombarding San Juan, Puerto Rico, in 1898, and later operated along the U.S. East Coast. After the war, she was employed as a training ship and in various other roles until she was decommissioned in 1919. <br><br> USS Puritan (Monitor, 1896–1922) USS Puritan was a heavily armored monitor initially laid down in 1874 but not completed until 1896 due to prolonged construction. As the largest and most powerful monitor of her time, Puritan featured a unique combination of heavy armor and large-caliber guns. She saw action during the Spanish-American War, notably participating in the bombardment of Santiago de Cuba. After the war, Puritan served in training and reserve capacities before being decommissioned in 1910 and sold for scrap in 1922. <br><br> USS Montgomery (Cruiser, 1894–1918) USS Montgomery was a cruiser launched in December 1891 and commissioned in 1894. Designed for high-speed operations, she was equipped with a combination of guns suitable for both surface combat and shore bombardment. Montgomery served with distinction during the Spanish-American War, where she participated in blockading operations and the capture of enemy vessels. After the war, she continued to serve in various roles, including patrolling the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico, until she was decommissioned in 1918 and sold for scrap in 1921. <br><br> USS Ericsson (Torpedo Boat, 1897–1919) USS Ericsson was a torpedo boat named in honor of John Ericsson, the inventor of the screw propeller and the designer of the original USS Monitor. Launched in 1894 and commissioned in 1897, Ericsson was designed for rapid, high-speed attacks using torpedoes. She served during the Spanish-American War, performing reconnaissance and patrol duties along the Cuban coast. After the war, she continued to serve in the U.S. Navy until she was decommissioned in 1919 and sold for scrap in 1920.

• ADDITIONAL INFO: This piece is in an 18 x 14" mat for handling.

• CONDITION: Good condition with original color.

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• CATEGORIES: 18th-19th Century Subjects , Naval, Nautical & Marine , Naval