The Captured Confederate Torpedo Ship - Midge

Rare stereoview of the Confederate torpedo boat "Midge". The CSS Midge was a Confederate 'David Class' steam powered semi-submersible torpedo boat built in Charleston, SC in 1864, and was designed for night attacks on Union blockaders, using a spar torpedo. Published by Anthony. The Midge was captured in February 1865 and later exhibited at the Brooklyn, NY Navy yard. A very rare image, hand-tinted, overall fine condition.