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A re-enactor portraying a Ships' Doctors' apprentice holds up a jar of leeches for visitors. During the early 1800s, leeches were used to "bleed" patients to rid them of ailments, and re-enactors answered questions in period character. Re-enactors from several non-profit groups were on-hand on-board historic Fort Norfolk to portray a unique living history of the Battle of Craney Island, which took place on June 22, 1813 during the War of 1812. A combined force of US Sailors and US Marines from the frigate USS Constellation and Virginia Militia defeated an invading British Force; resulting in a victory for American forces. (US Navy photo by Civilian Public Affairs Officer Max Lonzanida)
| Date Taken: | 06.23.2018 |
| Date Posted: | 06.24.2018 22:11 |
| Photo ID: | 4508632 |
| VIRIN: | 180624-A-TG517-003 |
| Resolution: | 4608x3072 |
| Size: | 3.64 MB |
| Location: | NORFOLK, VA, US |
| Web Views: | 98 |
| Downloads: | 4 |
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Fort Norfolk hosts Battle of Craney Island Re-enactment
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