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"Fort Massachusetts, Ship Island, Mississippi Gulf Coast. Ship Island, in the Gulf of Mexico is one of the most historic islands in the United States. Fort Massachusetts was built by the Union Army and Navy during the War between the States. Here the Federal Navy maintained headquarters for its West Gulf Blockading Squadron." Exterior view. Side 2.

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  • Item: 3978
  • Creator(s): E. C. Kropp Co.
  • Description: "Fort Massachusetts, Ship Island, Mississippi Gulf Coast. Ship Island, in the Gulf of Mexico is one of the most historic islands in the United States. Fort Massachusetts was built by the Union Army and Navy during the War between the States. Here the Federal Navy maintained headquarters for its West Gulf Blockading Squadron." Exterior view. Side 2.
  • Date: 1945
  • City/State: Ship Island, Mississippi
  • County: Harrison County
  • Call Number: PI/2015.0023/Series II
  • Filename: 137592-2-postcard.tif