Americana Stamps

Lot #: 5124

Cover Written to the USS New Ironsides of the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron

3c rose tied by target cancel on cover addressed to U.S. Steamer Ship New Ironsides, off Charleston, SC with Mar 20 Lynn, Mass cds.

The USS New Ironsides was stationed off Charleston, South Carolina, protecting the wooden blockaders from attack by Confederate ironclads.

Opening: $60
Estimate: $100 - $200
Category: Civil War Postal History, Union Civil War Mail River Gunboat and Costal Blockade Squadron
Catalogue: Scott 65