Brian Sanders (British, B. 1937) "USS Hartford" Signed lower right. Oil on Canvas Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting is the original which was published on the Republic of the Marshall Islands History's Greatest Fighting Ships sheetlet issued December 1, 1998. When the Civil War broke out in 1861, David G. Farragut, commander of the USS Hartford, was ordered to capture New Orleans, the South's richest and most populous city. In April 1862, Farragut began his attack on New Orleans. The fierce fighting lasted for days, but the Confederate batteries were eventually silenced and victory went to the Union. Image Size: 10.5 x 13 in. Overall Size: 14.5 x 17 in. Unframed. (B16207)