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The Battle of Hampton Roads, Battle of the Monitor and Merrimack, Battle of Ironclads during the American Civil War Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-battle-of-hampton-roads-battle-of-the-monitor-and-merrimack-battle-43357477.htmlRMCEF2W9–The Battle of Hampton Roads, Battle of the Monitor and Merrimack, Battle of Ironclads during the American Civil War
The Battle of Hampton Roads on 9 March, 1862, by J O Davidson. American Civil War. Here, the two ironclads, USS Monitor (right) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-battle-of-hampton-roads-on-9-march-1862-by-j-o-davidson-american-83335623.htmlRMERG7C7–The Battle of Hampton Roads on 9 March, 1862, by J O Davidson. American Civil War. Here, the two ironclads, USS Monitor (right)
The Monitor and Merrimac - The Battle of Hampton Roads - American Civil War Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-monitor-and-merrimac-the-battle-of-hampton-roads-american-civil-50037286.htmlRMCWBB1X–The Monitor and Merrimac - The Battle of Hampton Roads - American Civil War
The Battle of Hampton Roads, Battle of the Monitor and Merrimack, Battle of Ironclads during the American Civil War Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-battle-of-hampton-roads-battle-of-the-monitor-and-merrimack-battle-43357346.htmlRMCEF2MJ–The Battle of Hampton Roads, Battle of the Monitor and Merrimack, Battle of Ironclads during the American Civil War
Battle of Hampton Roads, Sinking of USS Cumberland, 1862 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/battle-of-hampton-roads-sinking-of-uss-cumberland-1862-image416767303.htmlRM2F61AXF–Battle of Hampton Roads, Sinking of USS Cumberland, 1862
The Battle of Hampton Roads, Battle of the Monitor and Merrimack, Battle of Ironclads during the American Civil War Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-battle-of-hampton-roads-battle-of-the-monitor-and-merrimack-battle-43357492.htmlRMCEF2WT–The Battle of Hampton Roads, Battle of the Monitor and Merrimack, Battle of Ironclads during the American Civil War
The Battle of Hampton Roads, the Virginia (formerly the Merrimack) destroys the Cumberland, 1862 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-battle-of-hampton-roads-the-virginia-formerly-the-merrimack-destroys-50027660.htmlRMCWAXP4–The Battle of Hampton Roads, the Virginia (formerly the Merrimack) destroys the Cumberland, 1862
AMERICAN CIVIL WAR - BATTLE OF HAMPTON ROADS March 8-9, 1862 off Sewell's Point, Virginia. (Library of Congress) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-american-civil-war-battle-of-hampton-roads-march-8-9-1862-off-sewells-75408668.htmlRMEAK4EM–AMERICAN CIVIL WAR - BATTLE OF HAMPTON ROADS March 8-9, 1862 off Sewell's Point, Virginia. (Library of Congress)
The Battle of Hampton Roads, aka the Battle of the Monitor and Merrimack or the Battle of Ironclads, a naval battle during the American Civil War, 1862. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England, published c. 1880. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-battle-of-hampton-roads-aka-the-battle-of-the-monitor-and-merrimack-or-the-battle-of-ironclads-a-naval-battle-during-the-american-civil-war-1862-from-cassells-illustrated-history-of-england-published-c-1880-image613751708.htmlRM2XJEPFT–The Battle of Hampton Roads, aka the Battle of the Monitor and Merrimack or the Battle of Ironclads, a naval battle during the American Civil War, 1862. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England, published c. 1880.
BATTLE OF HAMPTON ROADS March 8-9 1862. From left Confederate ironclad gunship Virginia, USS Monitor, USS Cumberland. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/battle-of-hampton-roads-march-8-9-1862-from-left-confederate-ironclad-gunship-virginia-uss-monitor-uss-cumberland-image383683325.htmlRM2D867YW–BATTLE OF HAMPTON ROADS March 8-9 1862. From left Confederate ironclad gunship Virginia, USS Monitor, USS Cumberland.
Battle of the Monitor and Merrimack, (or Virginia), March 8-9 1862, American Civil War. Also known as The Battle of Hampton Roads, the Battle of Ironclads, Battle of the Monitor and Virginia. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-battle-of-the-monitor-and-merrimack-or-virginia-march-8-9-1862-american-175802351.htmlRMM60DKB–Battle of the Monitor and Merrimack, (or Virginia), March 8-9 1862, American Civil War. Also known as The Battle of Hampton Roads, the Battle of Ironclads, Battle of the Monitor and Virginia.
Newport News Battery before the Battle of Hampton Roads, American Civil War, 1862 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/newport-news-battery-before-the-battle-of-hampton-roads-american-civil-war-1862-image479399906.htmlRM2JRXFD6–Newport News Battery before the Battle of Hampton Roads, American Civil War, 1862
The Battle of Hampton Roads ( also Battle of the Monitor and Virginia or the Battle of Ironclads) was a battle in the American Civil War fought on 8-9th March 1862 in the Hampton Roads sea lanes. It was the first naval battle between modern metal ships instead of wooden sailing ships. The vulnerability of wooden ships was obvious to all and the battle marks the start of the dreadnought age. The image depicts the USS Virginia ramming USS Cumberland Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-battle-of-hampton-roads-also-battle-of-the-monitor-and-virginia-or-the-battle-of-ironclads-was-a-battle-in-the-american-civil-war-fought-on-8-9th-march-1862-in-the-hampton-roads-sea-lanes-it-was-the-first-naval-battle-between-modern-metal-ships-instead-of-wooden-sailing-ships-the-vulnerability-of-wooden-ships-was-obvious-to-all-and-the-battle-marks-the-start-of-the-dreadnought-age-the-image-depicts-the-uss-virginia-ramming-uss-cumberland-image509664878.htmlRM2MH56N2–The Battle of Hampton Roads ( also Battle of the Monitor and Virginia or the Battle of Ironclads) was a battle in the American Civil War fought on 8-9th March 1862 in the Hampton Roads sea lanes. It was the first naval battle between modern metal ships instead of wooden sailing ships. The vulnerability of wooden ships was obvious to all and the battle marks the start of the dreadnought age. The image depicts the USS Virginia ramming USS Cumberland
The Battle of Hampton Roads, often referred to as the Battle of Ironclads, was the first combat between ironclad warships. The Confederate ironclad ram Virginia (built from the remnants of the USS Merrimack) and the USS Monitor. It was fought over two days, March 8th–9th, 1862, in Hampton Roads, Virginia where the Elizabeth and Nansemond rivers meet the James River just before it enters Chesapeake Bay adjacent to the city of Norfolk. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-battle-of-hampton-roads-often-referred-to-as-the-battle-of-ironclads-121975870.htmlRMH2CDD2–The Battle of Hampton Roads, often referred to as the Battle of Ironclads, was the first combat between ironclad warships. The Confederate ironclad ram Virginia (built from the remnants of the USS Merrimack) and the USS Monitor. It was fought over two days, March 8th–9th, 1862, in Hampton Roads, Virginia where the Elizabeth and Nansemond rivers meet the James River just before it enters Chesapeake Bay adjacent to the city of Norfolk.
The Battle of Hampton Roads ( also Battle of the Monitor and Virginia or the Battle of Ironclads) was a battle in the American Civil War fought on 8-9th March 1862 in the Hampton Roads sea lanes. It was the first naval battle between modern metal ships instead of wooden sailing ships. The vulnerability of wooden ships was obvious to all and the battle marks the start of the dreadnought age. This image depicts the destruction of the USS Cumberland by the much smaller CSS Virginia. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-battle-of-hampton-roads-also-battle-of-the-monitor-and-virginia-or-the-battle-of-ironclads-was-a-battle-in-the-american-civil-war-fought-on-8-9th-march-1862-in-the-hampton-roads-sea-lanes-it-was-the-first-naval-battle-between-modern-metal-ships-instead-of-wooden-sailing-ships-the-vulnerability-of-wooden-ships-was-obvious-to-all-and-the-battle-marks-the-start-of-the-dreadnought-age-this-image-depicts-the-destruction-of-the-uss-cumberland-by-the-much-smaller-css-virginia-image509664554.htmlRM2MH569E–The Battle of Hampton Roads ( also Battle of the Monitor and Virginia or the Battle of Ironclads) was a battle in the American Civil War fought on 8-9th March 1862 in the Hampton Roads sea lanes. It was the first naval battle between modern metal ships instead of wooden sailing ships. The vulnerability of wooden ships was obvious to all and the battle marks the start of the dreadnought age. This image depicts the destruction of the USS Cumberland by the much smaller CSS Virginia.
Battle between the Monitor and the Merrimack, Hampton Roads VA, 1862. Hand-colored woodcut Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/battle-between-the-monitor-and-the-merrimack-hampton-roads-va-1862-image60552553.htmlRMDEEBB5–Battle between the Monitor and the Merrimack, Hampton Roads VA, 1862. Hand-colored woodcut
The Battle of Hampton Roads ( also Battle of the Monitor and Virginia or the Battle of Ironclads) was a battle in the American Civil War fought on 8-9th March 1862 in the Hampton Roads sea lanes. It was the first naval battle between modern metal ships instead of wooden sailing ships. The vulnerability of wooden ships was obvious to all and the battle marks the start of the dreadnought age. This image depicts the CSS Virginia (rechristened USS Merrimac) fighting with the USS Monitor. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-battle-of-hampton-roads-also-battle-of-the-monitor-and-virginia-or-the-battle-of-ironclads-was-a-battle-in-the-american-civil-war-fought-on-8-9th-march-1862-in-the-hampton-roads-sea-lanes-it-was-the-first-naval-battle-between-modern-metal-ships-instead-of-wooden-sailing-ships-the-vulnerability-of-wooden-ships-was-obvious-to-all-and-the-battle-marks-the-start-of-the-dreadnought-age-this-image-depicts-the-css-virginia-rechristened-uss-merrimac-fighting-with-the-uss-monitor-image509664883.htmlRM2MH56N7–The Battle of Hampton Roads ( also Battle of the Monitor and Virginia or the Battle of Ironclads) was a battle in the American Civil War fought on 8-9th March 1862 in the Hampton Roads sea lanes. It was the first naval battle between modern metal ships instead of wooden sailing ships. The vulnerability of wooden ships was obvious to all and the battle marks the start of the dreadnought age. This image depicts the CSS Virginia (rechristened USS Merrimac) fighting with the USS Monitor.
Vintage illustration circa 1862 of the Confederate casemate ironclad CSS Virginia/CSS Merrimack sinking the frigate USS Cumberland off Newport News Virginia during the Battle of Hampton Roads on March 8th 1862 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/vintage-illustration-circa-1862-of-the-confederate-casemate-ironclad-css-virginiacss-merrimack-sinking-the-frigate-uss-cumberland-off-newport-news-virginia-during-the-battle-of-hampton-roads-on-march-8th-1862-image443331670.htmlRF2GN7E1X–Vintage illustration circa 1862 of the Confederate casemate ironclad CSS Virginia/CSS Merrimack sinking the frigate USS Cumberland off Newport News Virginia during the Battle of Hampton Roads on March 8th 1862
The Battle of Hampton Roads ( also Battle of the Monitor and Virginia or the Battle of Ironclads) was a battle in the American Civil War fought on 8-9th March 1862 in the Hampton Roads sea lanes. It was the first naval battle between modern metal ships instead of wooden sailing ships. The vulnerability of wooden ships was obvious to all and the battle marks the start of the dreadnought age. This image depicts the CSS Virginia (rechristened USS Merrimac) fighting with the USS Monitor. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-battle-of-hampton-roads-also-battle-of-the-monitor-and-virginia-or-the-battle-of-ironclads-was-a-battle-in-the-american-civil-war-fought-on-8-9th-march-1862-in-the-hampton-roads-sea-lanes-it-was-the-first-naval-battle-between-modern-metal-ships-instead-of-wooden-sailing-ships-the-vulnerability-of-wooden-ships-was-obvious-to-all-and-the-battle-marks-the-start-of-the-dreadnought-age-this-image-depicts-the-css-virginia-rechristened-uss-merrimac-fighting-with-the-uss-monitor-image509664877.htmlRM2MH56N1–The Battle of Hampton Roads ( also Battle of the Monitor and Virginia or the Battle of Ironclads) was a battle in the American Civil War fought on 8-9th March 1862 in the Hampton Roads sea lanes. It was the first naval battle between modern metal ships instead of wooden sailing ships. The vulnerability of wooden ships was obvious to all and the battle marks the start of the dreadnought age. This image depicts the CSS Virginia (rechristened USS Merrimac) fighting with the USS Monitor.
The Monitor and Merrimac - The Battle of Hampton Roads - American Civil War Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-monitor-and-merrimac-the-battle-of-hampton-roads-american-civil-50072201.htmlRMCWCYGW–The Monitor and Merrimac - The Battle of Hampton Roads - American Civil War
The Battle of Hampton Roads ( also Battle of the Monitor and Virginia or the Battle of Ironclads) was a battle in the American Civil War fought on 8-9th March 1862 in the Hampton Roads sea lanes. It was the first naval battle between modern metal ships instead of wooden sailing ships. The vulnerability of wooden ships was obvious to all and the battle marks the start of the dreadnought age. This image depicts the CSS Virginia (rechristened USS Merrimac) attacking the USS Congress. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-battle-of-hampton-roads-also-battle-of-the-monitor-and-virginia-or-the-battle-of-ironclads-was-a-battle-in-the-american-civil-war-fought-on-8-9th-march-1862-in-the-hampton-roads-sea-lanes-it-was-the-first-naval-battle-between-modern-metal-ships-instead-of-wooden-sailing-ships-the-vulnerability-of-wooden-ships-was-obvious-to-all-and-the-battle-marks-the-start-of-the-dreadnought-age-this-image-depicts-the-css-virginia-rechristened-uss-merrimac-attacking-the-uss-congress-image509665161.htmlRM2MH5735–The Battle of Hampton Roads ( also Battle of the Monitor and Virginia or the Battle of Ironclads) was a battle in the American Civil War fought on 8-9th March 1862 in the Hampton Roads sea lanes. It was the first naval battle between modern metal ships instead of wooden sailing ships. The vulnerability of wooden ships was obvious to all and the battle marks the start of the dreadnought age. This image depicts the CSS Virginia (rechristened USS Merrimac) attacking the USS Congress.
The First battle between Ironclads - The Monitor vs the Merrimac at the Battle of Hampton Roads, Virginia. March 9, 1862. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-first-battle-between-ironclads-the-monitor-vs-the-merrimac-at-142559290.htmlRMJ7X3R6–The First battle between Ironclads - The Monitor vs the Merrimac at the Battle of Hampton Roads, Virginia. March 9, 1862.
The Battle of Hampton Roads ( also Battle of the Monitor and Virginia or the Battle of Ironclads) was a battle in the American Civil War fought on 8-9th March 1862 in the Hampton Roads sea lanes. It was the first naval battle between modern metal ships instead of wooden sailing ships. The vulnerability of wooden ships was obvious to all and the battle marks the start of the dreadnought age. This image depicts the CSS Virginia (rechristened USS Merrimac) fighting with the USS Monitor. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-battle-of-hampton-roads-also-battle-of-the-monitor-and-virginia-or-the-battle-of-ironclads-was-a-battle-in-the-american-civil-war-fought-on-8-9th-march-1862-in-the-hampton-roads-sea-lanes-it-was-the-first-naval-battle-between-modern-metal-ships-instead-of-wooden-sailing-ships-the-vulnerability-of-wooden-ships-was-obvious-to-all-and-the-battle-marks-the-start-of-the-dreadnought-age-this-image-depicts-the-css-virginia-rechristened-uss-merrimac-fighting-with-the-uss-monitor-image509664869.htmlRM2MH56MN–The Battle of Hampton Roads ( also Battle of the Monitor and Virginia or the Battle of Ironclads) was a battle in the American Civil War fought on 8-9th March 1862 in the Hampton Roads sea lanes. It was the first naval battle between modern metal ships instead of wooden sailing ships. The vulnerability of wooden ships was obvious to all and the battle marks the start of the dreadnought age. This image depicts the CSS Virginia (rechristened USS Merrimac) fighting with the USS Monitor.
Battle of Hampton Roads, Sinking of USS Cumberland, 1862 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/battle-of-hampton-roads-sinking-of-uss-cumberland-1862-image386289812.htmlRF2DCD0GM–Battle of Hampton Roads, Sinking of USS Cumberland, 1862
The Battle of Hampton Roads, Battle of the Monitor and Merrimack, Battle of Ironclads during the American Civil War Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-battle-of-hampton-roads-battle-of-the-monitor-and-merrimack-battle-43357400.htmlRMCEF2PG–The Battle of Hampton Roads, Battle of the Monitor and Merrimack, Battle of Ironclads during the American Civil War
The Battle of Hampton Roads ( also Battle of the Monitor and Virginia or the Battle of Ironclads) was a battle in the American Civil War fought on 8-9th March 1862 in the Hampton Roads sea lanes. It was the first naval battle between modern metal ships instead of wooden sailing ships. The vulnerability of wooden ships was obvious to all and the battle marks the start of the dreadnought age. This image depicts the CSS Virginia (rechristened USS Merrimac) fighting with the USS Monitor. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-battle-of-hampton-roads-also-battle-of-the-monitor-and-virginia-or-the-battle-of-ironclads-was-a-battle-in-the-american-civil-war-fought-on-8-9th-march-1862-in-the-hampton-roads-sea-lanes-it-was-the-first-naval-battle-between-modern-metal-ships-instead-of-wooden-sailing-ships-the-vulnerability-of-wooden-ships-was-obvious-to-all-and-the-battle-marks-the-start-of-the-dreadnought-age-this-image-depicts-the-css-virginia-rechristened-uss-merrimac-fighting-with-the-uss-monitor-image509664585.htmlRM2MH56AH–The Battle of Hampton Roads ( also Battle of the Monitor and Virginia or the Battle of Ironclads) was a battle in the American Civil War fought on 8-9th March 1862 in the Hampton Roads sea lanes. It was the first naval battle between modern metal ships instead of wooden sailing ships. The vulnerability of wooden ships was obvious to all and the battle marks the start of the dreadnought age. This image depicts the CSS Virginia (rechristened USS Merrimac) fighting with the USS Monitor.
The Monitor and the Merrimac, Battle of Hampton Roads, USA Civil War Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-monitor-and-the-merrimac-battle-of-hampton-roads-usa-civil-war-111566942.htmlRMGDE8NJ–The Monitor and the Merrimac, Battle of Hampton Roads, USA Civil War
USS Merrimack steam frigate launched in 1855, captured in the American Civil War renamed CSS Virginia and used against the ironclad Monitor in the battle of Hampton Roads in 1862 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/uss-merrimack-steam-frigate-launched-in-1855-captured-in-the-american-civil-war-renamed-css-virginia-and-used-against-the-ironclad-monitor-in-the-battle-of-hampton-roads-in-1862-image331083603.htmlRF2A6J4EB–USS Merrimack steam frigate launched in 1855, captured in the American Civil War renamed CSS Virginia and used against the ironclad Monitor in the battle of Hampton Roads in 1862
Battle between the Monitor and the Merrimac, Battle of Hampton Roads, USA Civil War, March 1862 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/battle-between-the-monitor-and-the-merrimac-battle-of-hampton-roads-image62289500.htmlRMDH9EW0–Battle between the Monitor and the Merrimac, Battle of Hampton Roads, USA Civil War, March 1862
Battle of the Monitor and Merrimack, also called Battle of Hampton Roads, (March 9, 1862), in the American Civil War, naval engagement at Hampton Roads, Virginia, a harbour at the mouth of the James River, notable as history's first duel between ironclad warships and the beginning of a new era of naval warfare. by Kurz and Allison Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/battle-of-the-monitor-and-merrimack-also-called-battle-of-hampton-roads-march-9-1862-in-the-american-civil-war-naval-engagement-at-hampton-roads-virginia-a-harbour-at-the-mouth-of-the-james-river-notable-as-historys-first-duel-between-ironclad-warships-and-the-beginning-of-a-new-era-of-naval-warfare-by-kurz-and-allison-image443407402.htmlRM2GNAXJJ–Battle of the Monitor and Merrimack, also called Battle of Hampton Roads, (March 9, 1862), in the American Civil War, naval engagement at Hampton Roads, Virginia, a harbour at the mouth of the James River, notable as history's first duel between ironclad warships and the beginning of a new era of naval warfare. by Kurz and Allison
BATTLE OF HAMPTON ROADS 8-9 March 1862. Section of print by Kurz and Allison Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/battle-of-hampton-roads-8-9-march-1862-section-of-print-by-kurz-and-allison-image594279326.htmlRM2WERN9J–BATTLE OF HAMPTON ROADS 8-9 March 1862. Section of print by Kurz and Allison
Vintage print depicting the Battle of the Monitor and Merrimack in the US Civil War - first ever naval battle between ironclads. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-vintage-print-depicting-the-battle-of-the-monitor-and-merrimack-in-30634939.htmlRMBNRF4Y–Vintage print depicting the Battle of the Monitor and Merrimack in the US Civil War - first ever naval battle between ironclads.
Broadside from the American Civil War, entitled 'The Monitor and Merrimac, ' expressing pride for Union victory in the Battle of Hampton Roads, an important naval battle in Virginia, New York, New York, 1862. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/broadside-from-the-american-civil-war-entitled-the-monitor-and-merrimac-image155395664.htmlRMK0PTN4–Broadside from the American Civil War, entitled 'The Monitor and Merrimac, ' expressing pride for Union victory in the Battle of Hampton Roads, an important naval battle in Virginia, New York, New York, 1862.
In this depiction of the Battle of Hampton Roads the ironclad warships USS Monitor and CSS Virginia fire on each other. Monitor was a revolutionary vessel, designed by John Ericson, changing the course of the United States Navy. The Brooklyn-built Monitor made nautical history after being designed and assembled in 118 days, and then commissioned, Feb. 25, 1862. Fighting in the first battle between two ironclads in the Battle of Hampton Roads on March 9, 1862, the engagement marked the first time iron-armored ships clashed in naval warfare and signaled the end of the era of wooden ships. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-in-this-depiction-of-the-battle-of-hampton-roads-the-ironclad-warships-53914113.htmlRMD3M001–In this depiction of the Battle of Hampton Roads the ironclad warships USS Monitor and CSS Virginia fire on each other. Monitor was a revolutionary vessel, designed by John Ericson, changing the course of the United States Navy. The Brooklyn-built Monitor made nautical history after being designed and assembled in 118 days, and then commissioned, Feb. 25, 1862. Fighting in the first battle between two ironclads in the Battle of Hampton Roads on March 9, 1862, the engagement marked the first time iron-armored ships clashed in naval warfare and signaled the end of the era of wooden ships.
Sinking of the ironclad warship USS Monitor, Battle of Hampton Roads, American Civil War, 1862 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/sinking-of-the-ironclad-warship-uss-monitor-battle-of-hampton-roads-american-civil-war-1862-image345136881.htmlRM2B1E9H5–Sinking of the ironclad warship USS Monitor, Battle of Hampton Roads, American Civil War, 1862
Abandoning of the USS Congress - American Civil War. During the Battle of Hampton Roads on 8 March, 1862, after it was easily Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-abandoning-of-the-uss-congress-american-civil-war-during-the-battle-83335621.htmlRMERG7C5–Abandoning of the USS Congress - American Civil War. During the Battle of Hampton Roads on 8 March, 1862, after it was easily
The Sinking of the Cumberland at the Battle of Hampton Roads, Virginia Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-sinking-of-the-cumberland-at-the-battle-of-hampton-roads-virginia-24004157.htmlRMBB1DF9–The Sinking of the Cumberland at the Battle of Hampton Roads, Virginia
Civil War print showing the Naval Battle of the Monitor and The Merrimack, also known as the Battle of Hampton Roads. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-civil-war-print-showing-the-naval-battle-of-the-monitor-and-the-merrimack-47857666.htmlRFCNT2XA–Civil War print showing the Naval Battle of the Monitor and The Merrimack, also known as the Battle of Hampton Roads.
Battle of Hampton Roads 3g01752u. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/battle-of-hampton-roads-3g01752u-image218125323.htmlRMPJTD23–Battle of Hampton Roads 3g01752u.
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Battle between the Monitor and Merrimac, 1862. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-battle-between-the-monitor-and-merrimac-1862-24675890.htmlRMBC429P–Battle between the Monitor and Merrimac, 1862.
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Lithograph entitled: 'Terrific combat between the Monitor 2 guns & Merrimac 10 guns.' The Monitor and the Merrimac were two warships belonging to the North and South respectively. The confrontation was part of the Battle of Hampton Roads, a two-day effort Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-lithograph-entitled-terrific-combat-between-the-monitor-2-guns-merrimac-104001616.htmlRMG15K3C–Lithograph entitled: 'Terrific combat between the Monitor 2 guns & Merrimac 10 guns.' The Monitor and the Merrimac were two warships belonging to the North and South respectively. The confrontation was part of the Battle of Hampton Roads, a two-day effort
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The Battle of Hampton Roads ( also Battle of the Monitor and Virginia or the Battle of Ironclads) was a battle in the American Civil War fought on 8-9th March 1862 in the Hampton Roads sea lanes. It was the first naval battle between modern metal ships instead of wooden sailing ships. The vulnerability of wooden ships was obvious to all and the battle marks the start of the dreadnought age. This image depicts the CSS Virginia (rechristened USS Merrimac) fighting with the USS Monitor. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-battle-of-hampton-roads-also-battle-of-the-monitor-and-virginia-or-the-battle-of-ironclads-was-a-battle-in-the-american-civil-war-fought-on-8-9th-march-1862-in-the-hampton-roads-sea-lanes-it-was-the-first-naval-battle-between-modern-metal-ships-instead-of-wooden-sailing-ships-the-vulnerability-of-wooden-ships-was-obvious-to-all-and-the-battle-marks-the-start-of-the-dreadnought-age-this-image-depicts-the-css-virginia-rechristened-uss-merrimac-fighting-with-the-uss-monitor-image509665001.htmlRM2MH56WD–The Battle of Hampton Roads ( also Battle of the Monitor and Virginia or the Battle of Ironclads) was a battle in the American Civil War fought on 8-9th March 1862 in the Hampton Roads sea lanes. It was the first naval battle between modern metal ships instead of wooden sailing ships. The vulnerability of wooden ships was obvious to all and the battle marks the start of the dreadnought age. This image depicts the CSS Virginia (rechristened USS Merrimac) fighting with the USS Monitor.
Scene of the Fight of the Iron-Clads, The Battle of Hampton Roads, March 1862, in the American Civil War. 19th century illustration Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/scene-of-the-fight-of-the-iron-clads-the-battle-of-hampton-roads-march-1862-in-the-american-civil-war-19th-century-illustration-image468539035.htmlRF2J67P8Y–Scene of the Fight of the Iron-Clads, The Battle of Hampton Roads, March 1862, in the American Civil War. 19th century illustration
Melbye Daniel Hermann Anton - the Battle of Hampton Roads Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/melbye-daniel-hermann-anton-the-battle-of-hampton-roads-image213156041.htmlRFPAP2KN–Melbye Daniel Hermann Anton - the Battle of Hampton Roads
The Monitor vs The Merrimac - Battle of Hampton Roads - March 8–9, 1862 - Battle of the Ironclads - USA Civil War Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-monitor-vs-the-merrimac-battle-of-hampton-roads-march-89-1862-28932228.htmlRMBK1Y9T–The Monitor vs The Merrimac - Battle of Hampton Roads - March 8–9, 1862 - Battle of the Ironclads - USA Civil War
The first naval battle in Hampton Roads, between the Rebel iron-plated steamers Merrimac, Yorktown and Jamestown, and the United States wooden sailing frigates Cumberland - Sinking of the Cumberland by a blow from the Merrimack, March 8th, 1862. Battle of Hampton Roads, Virginia. 19th century American Civil War illustration from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-first-naval-battle-in-hampton-roads-between-the-rebel-iron-plated-steamers-merrimac-yorktown-and-jamestown-and-the-united-states-wooden-sailing-frigates-cumberland-sinking-of-the-cumberland-by-a-blow-from-the-merrimack-march-8th-1862-battle-of-hampton-roads-virginia-19th-century-american-civil-war-illustration-from-frank-leslies-illustrated-newspaper-image483056200.htmlRF2K1W334–The first naval battle in Hampton Roads, between the Rebel iron-plated steamers Merrimac, Yorktown and Jamestown, and the United States wooden sailing frigates Cumberland - Sinking of the Cumberland by a blow from the Merrimack, March 8th, 1862. Battle of Hampton Roads, Virginia. 19th century American Civil War illustration from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper
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Vintage print depicting the Battle of the Monitor and Merrimack in the US Civil War - first ever naval battle between ironclads. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-vintage-print-depicting-the-battle-of-the-monitor-and-merrimack-in-30637106.htmlRMBNRHXA–Vintage print depicting the Battle of the Monitor and Merrimack in the US Civil War - first ever naval battle between ironclads.
Melbye Daniel Hermann Anton - the Battle of Hampton Roads - Danish School - 19th and Early 20th Century Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/melbye-daniel-hermann-anton-the-battle-of-hampton-roads-danish-school-19th-and-early-20th-century-image367634317.htmlRM2CA3591–Melbye Daniel Hermann Anton - the Battle of Hampton Roads - Danish School - 19th and Early 20th Century
Undated sketch of the scene inside the ironclad warship USS Monitor during battle with the Confederate warship CSS Virginia. The Brooklyn-built Monitor made nautical history after being designed and assembled in 118 days, and then commissioned Feb. 25, 1862. Fighting in the first battle between two ironclads in the Battle of Hampton Roads, March 9, 1862, the engagement marked the first time iron-armored ships clashed in naval warfare and signaled the end of the era of wooden ships. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-undated-sketch-of-the-scene-inside-the-ironclad-warship-uss-monitor-53913291.htmlRMD3KXXK–Undated sketch of the scene inside the ironclad warship USS Monitor during battle with the Confederate warship CSS Virginia. The Brooklyn-built Monitor made nautical history after being designed and assembled in 118 days, and then commissioned Feb. 25, 1862. Fighting in the first battle between two ironclads in the Battle of Hampton Roads, March 9, 1862, the engagement marked the first time iron-armored ships clashed in naval warfare and signaled the end of the era of wooden ships.
Sinking of the ironclad warship USS Monitor, Battle of Hampton Roads, American Civil War, 1862 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/sinking-of-the-ironclad-warship-uss-monitor-battle-of-hampton-roads-american-civil-war-1862-image345136714.htmlRM2B1E9B6–Sinking of the ironclad warship USS Monitor, Battle of Hampton Roads, American Civil War, 1862
CSS Virginia ramming USS Cumberland at the Battle of Hampton Roads on 8 March, 1862. American Civil War. CSS Virginia was an Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-css-virginia-ramming-uss-cumberland-at-the-battle-of-hampton-roads-83335619.htmlRMERG7C3–CSS Virginia ramming USS Cumberland at the Battle of Hampton Roads on 8 March, 1862. American Civil War. CSS Virginia was an
Naval Engagement of the Monitor & Merrimack or the Battle of Hampton Roads Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-naval-engagement-of-the-monitor-merrimack-or-the-battle-of-hampton-24004305.htmlRMBB1DMH–Naval Engagement of the Monitor & Merrimack or the Battle of Hampton Roads
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Civil War print showing the Naval Battle of the Monitor and The Merrimack, also known as the Battle of Hampton Roads. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-civil-war-print-showing-the-naval-battle-of-the-monitor-and-the-merrimack-100141358.htmlRFFPWR92–Civil War print showing the Naval Battle of the Monitor and The Merrimack, also known as the Battle of Hampton Roads.
188 Battle of Hampton Roads Map Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/188-battle-of-hampton-roads-map-image212563636.htmlRMP9R32C–188 Battle of Hampton Roads Map
Civil war print depicts the Monitor vs. the Merrimac during the Battle of Hampton Roads in March 9th, 1862. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/civil-war-print-depicts-the-monitor-vs-the-merrimac-during-the-battle-of-hampton-roads-in-march-9th-1862-image238598606.htmlRFRT52XP–Civil war print depicts the Monitor vs. the Merrimac during the Battle of Hampton Roads in March 9th, 1862.
. Battle between the Monitor and Merrimac--fought March 9th 1862 at Hampton Roads, near Norfolk, Va. Print shows a battle scene between the ironclads Monitor and Merrimac just offshore, also shows a Union ship sinking and rescue boats being put to sea from shore, as well as a Union artillery bunker, Union soldiers and officers, and some rescued sailors. c1889 Aug. 31. 66 Battle of Hampton Roads 3g01752u Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/battle-between-the-monitor-and-merrimac-fought-march-9th-1862-at-hampton-roads-near-norfolk-va-print-shows-a-battle-scene-between-the-ironclads-monitor-and-merrimac-just-offshore-also-shows-a-union-ship-sinking-and-rescue-boats-being-put-to-sea-from-shore-as-well-as-a-union-artillery-bunker-union-soldiers-and-officers-and-some-rescued-sailors-c1889-aug-31-66-battle-of-hampton-roads-3g01752u-image188767584.htmlRMMY32YC–. Battle between the Monitor and Merrimac--fought March 9th 1862 at Hampton Roads, near Norfolk, Va. Print shows a battle scene between the ironclads Monitor and Merrimac just offshore, also shows a Union ship sinking and rescue boats being put to sea from shore, as well as a Union artillery bunker, Union soldiers and officers, and some rescued sailors. c1889 Aug. 31. 66 Battle of Hampton Roads 3g01752u
The Battle of Hampton Roads, the Virginia (formerly the Merrimack) destroys the Cumberland, 1862 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-battle-of-hampton-roads-the-virginia-formerly-the-merrimack-destroys-32386850.htmlRMBTK9N6–The Battle of Hampton Roads, the Virginia (formerly the Merrimack) destroys the Cumberland, 1862
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The Battle of Hampton Roads ( also Battle of the Monitor and Virginia or the Battle of Ironclads) was a battle in the American Civil War fought on 8-9th March 1862 in the Hampton Roads sea lanes. It was the first naval battle between modern metal ships instead of wooden sailing ships. The vulnerability of wooden ships was obvious to all and the battle marks the start of the dreadnought age. This image depicts the CSS Virginia (rechristened USS Merrimac) fighting with the USS Monitor. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-battle-of-hampton-roads-also-battle-of-the-monitor-and-virginia-or-the-battle-of-ironclads-was-a-battle-in-the-american-civil-war-fought-on-8-9th-march-1862-in-the-hampton-roads-sea-lanes-it-was-the-first-naval-battle-between-modern-metal-ships-instead-of-wooden-sailing-ships-the-vulnerability-of-wooden-ships-was-obvious-to-all-and-the-battle-marks-the-start-of-the-dreadnought-age-this-image-depicts-the-css-virginia-rechristened-uss-merrimac-fighting-with-the-uss-monitor-image509664896.htmlRM2MH56NM–The Battle of Hampton Roads ( also Battle of the Monitor and Virginia or the Battle of Ironclads) was a battle in the American Civil War fought on 8-9th March 1862 in the Hampton Roads sea lanes. It was the first naval battle between modern metal ships instead of wooden sailing ships. The vulnerability of wooden ships was obvious to all and the battle marks the start of the dreadnought age. This image depicts the CSS Virginia (rechristened USS Merrimac) fighting with the USS Monitor.
Confederate Ironclad 'Merrimack' (CSS 'Virginia') driving the USS 'Congress' from anchorage, 1862, Civil War. Hand-colored woodcut Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-confederate-ironclad-merrimack-css-virginia-driving-the-uss-congress-28774214.htmlRMBJPNPE–Confederate Ironclad 'Merrimack' (CSS 'Virginia') driving the USS 'Congress' from anchorage, 1862, Civil War. Hand-colored woodcut
An old engraving of the naval battle between the USS Monitor (centre) and the CSS Merrimack (or Virginia – right) on March 9 1862, during the American Civil War. It is from an American history book of 1895. This confrontation took place at The Battle of Hampton Roads, Virginia, USA, (also known as the ‘Battle of the Monitor and Merrimack’ or ‘Battle of Ironclads’). The Merrimack (or the ‘Merrimac’ was built from remnants of steam frigate USS Merrimack and renamed by the Confederacy as the ‘CSS Virginia’). The two ironclads fought for about three hours but the duel ended indecisively. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/an-old-engraving-of-the-naval-battle-between-the-uss-monitor-centre-and-the-css-merrimack-or-virginia-right-on-march-9-1862-during-the-american-civil-war-it-is-from-an-american-history-book-of-1895-this-confrontation-took-place-at-the-battle-of-hampton-roads-virginia-usa-also-known-as-the-battle-of-the-monitor-and-merrimack-or-battle-of-ironclads-the-merrimack-or-the-merrimac-was-built-from-remnants-of-steam-frigate-uss-merrimack-and-renamed-by-the-confederacy-as-the-css-virginia-the-two-ironclads-fought-for-about-three-hours-but-the-duel-ended-indecisively-image560920018.htmlRM2RGG35P–An old engraving of the naval battle between the USS Monitor (centre) and the CSS Merrimack (or Virginia – right) on March 9 1862, during the American Civil War. It is from an American history book of 1895. This confrontation took place at The Battle of Hampton Roads, Virginia, USA, (also known as the ‘Battle of the Monitor and Merrimack’ or ‘Battle of Ironclads’). The Merrimack (or the ‘Merrimac’ was built from remnants of steam frigate USS Merrimack and renamed by the Confederacy as the ‘CSS Virginia’). The two ironclads fought for about three hours but the duel ended indecisively.
The Monitor vs The Merrimac - Battle of Hampton Roads - March 8–9, 1862 - Battle of the Ironclads - USA Civil War Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-monitor-vs-the-merrimac-battle-of-hampton-roads-march-89-1862-28933662.htmlRMBK2152–The Monitor vs The Merrimac - Battle of Hampton Roads - March 8–9, 1862 - Battle of the Ironclads - USA Civil War
The second naval battle in Hampton Roads - Fight between the National floating battery Monitor, of two guns, and the Rebel iron-plated steamers Merrimac, Yorktown and Jamestown, carrying twenty-four guns - Defeat of the Rebel steamers - The Merrimack crippled, and the frigate Minnesota rescued, March 9th, 1862. Battle of Hampton Roads, Virginia. 19th century American Civil War illustration from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-second-naval-battle-in-hampton-roads-fight-between-the-national-floating-battery-monitor-of-two-guns-and-the-rebel-iron-plated-steamers-merrimac-yorktown-and-jamestown-carrying-twenty-four-guns-defeat-of-the-rebel-steamers-the-merrimack-crippled-and-the-frigate-minnesota-rescued-march-9th-1862-battle-of-hampton-roads-virginia-19th-century-american-civil-war-illustration-from-frank-leslies-illustrated-newspaper-image483056220.htmlRF2K1W33T–The second naval battle in Hampton Roads - Fight between the National floating battery Monitor, of two guns, and the Rebel iron-plated steamers Merrimac, Yorktown and Jamestown, carrying twenty-four guns - Defeat of the Rebel steamers - The Merrimack crippled, and the frigate Minnesota rescued, March 9th, 1862. Battle of Hampton Roads, Virginia. 19th century American Civil War illustration from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper
AMERICAN CIVIL WAR. Hampton Roads naval battle. Merrimac & Monitor.Virginia 1864 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-american-civil-war-hampton-roads-naval-battle-merrimac-monitorvirginia-108173204.htmlRFG7YM0M–AMERICAN CIVIL WAR. Hampton Roads naval battle. Merrimac & Monitor.Virginia 1864
Balloon View of Fort Monroe and Hampton Roads, site of the Battle of Hampton Roads in the American Civil War. 19th century illustration Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/balloon-view-of-fort-monroe-and-hampton-roads-site-of-the-battle-of-hampton-roads-in-the-american-civil-war-19th-century-illustration-image468367048.htmlRF2J5YXXG–Balloon View of Fort Monroe and Hampton Roads, site of the Battle of Hampton Roads in the American Civil War. 19th century illustration
Battle of Hampton Roads poem image Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/battle-of-hampton-roads-poem-image-image259892405.htmlRMW2R3BH–Battle of Hampton Roads poem image
A painting of the battle between the ironclad warships USS Monitor and CSS Virginia by artist W. F. Halsall. The Brooklyn-built Monitor made nautical history after being designed and assembled in 118 days, and then commissioned, Feb. 25, 1862. Fighting in the first battle between two ironclads in the Battle of Hampton Roads, March 9, 1862, the engagement marked the first time iron-armored ships clashed in naval warfare and signaled the end of the era of wooden ships. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-a-painting-of-the-battle-between-the-ironclad-warships-uss-monitor-53913894.htmlRMD3KYM6–A painting of the battle between the ironclad warships USS Monitor and CSS Virginia by artist W. F. Halsall. The Brooklyn-built Monitor made nautical history after being designed and assembled in 118 days, and then commissioned, Feb. 25, 1862. Fighting in the first battle between two ironclads in the Battle of Hampton Roads, March 9, 1862, the engagement marked the first time iron-armored ships clashed in naval warfare and signaled the end of the era of wooden ships.
John Lorimer Worden (March 12, 1818 – October 19, 1897) was a U.S. Navy officer in the American Civil War, who took part in the Battle of Hampton Roads, the first-ever engagement between ironclad steamships at Hampton Roads, Virginia, on 9 March 1862. Commanding the Union's only warship of this class, USS Monitor, Worden challenged the Confederate vessel Virginia, a converted steam-frigate that had sunk two Union blockaders and damaged two others. After a four-hour battle, both ships withdrew, unable to pierce the other's armour. from the book ' The Civil war through the camera ' hundreds of v Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/john-lorimer-worden-march-12-1818-october-19-1897-was-a-us-navy-officer-in-the-american-civil-war-who-took-part-in-the-battle-of-hampton-roads-the-first-ever-engagement-between-ironclad-steamships-at-hampton-roads-virginia-on-9-march-1862-commanding-the-unions-only-warship-of-this-class-uss-monitor-worden-challenged-the-confederate-vessel-virginia-a-converted-steam-frigate-that-had-sunk-two-union-blockaders-and-damaged-two-others-after-a-four-hour-battle-both-ships-withdrew-unable-to-pierce-the-others-armour-from-the-book-the-civil-war-through-the-camera-hundreds-of-v-image443421946.htmlRM2GNBH62–John Lorimer Worden (March 12, 1818 – October 19, 1897) was a U.S. Navy officer in the American Civil War, who took part in the Battle of Hampton Roads, the first-ever engagement between ironclad steamships at Hampton Roads, Virginia, on 9 March 1862. Commanding the Union's only warship of this class, USS Monitor, Worden challenged the Confederate vessel Virginia, a converted steam-frigate that had sunk two Union blockaders and damaged two others. After a four-hour battle, both ships withdrew, unable to pierce the other's armour. from the book ' The Civil war through the camera ' hundreds of v
CSS Virginia driving USS Congress from her anchorage during the Battle of Hampton Roads on 8 March, 1862. American Civil War. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-css-virginia-driving-uss-congress-from-her-anchorage-during-the-battle-83335620.htmlRMERG7C4–CSS Virginia driving USS Congress from her anchorage during the Battle of Hampton Roads on 8 March, 1862. American Civil War.
Naval Engagement of the Monitor & Merrimack or the Battle of Hampton Roads Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-naval-engagement-of-the-monitor-merrimack-or-the-battle-of-hampton-24004291.htmlRMBB1DM3–Naval Engagement of the Monitor & Merrimack or the Battle of Hampton Roads
Undated photograph showing the crew of USS Monitor near the ship's turret after the Battle of Hampton Roads between Monitor and the Confederate navy ironclad CSS Virginia. Monitor was a revolutionary vessel, designed by John Ericson, changing the course of the United States Navy. The Brooklyn-built Monitor made nautical history after being designed and assembled in 118 days, and then commissioned, Feb. 25, 1862. Fighting in the first battle between two ironclads in the Battle of Hampton Roads, March 9, 1862, the engagement marked the first time iron-armored ships clashed in naval warfare. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-undated-photograph-showing-the-crew-of-uss-monitor-near-the-ships-53913535.htmlRMD3KY7B–Undated photograph showing the crew of USS Monitor near the ship's turret after the Battle of Hampton Roads between Monitor and the Confederate navy ironclad CSS Virginia. Monitor was a revolutionary vessel, designed by John Ericson, changing the course of the United States Navy. The Brooklyn-built Monitor made nautical history after being designed and assembled in 118 days, and then commissioned, Feb. 25, 1862. Fighting in the first battle between two ironclads in the Battle of Hampton Roads, March 9, 1862, the engagement marked the first time iron-armored ships clashed in naval warfare.
1860s MARCH 8,9 1862 BATTLE OF HAMPTON ROADS FIGHT BETWEEN FEDERAL MONITOR AND CONFEDERATE MERRIMAC FIRST IRONCLAD NAVAL BATTLE Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-1860s-march-89-1862-battle-of-hampton-roads-fight-between-federal-49524636.htmlRMCTG150–1860s MARCH 8,9 1862 BATTLE OF HAMPTON ROADS FIGHT BETWEEN FEDERAL MONITOR AND CONFEDERATE MERRIMAC FIRST IRONCLAD NAVAL BATTLE
Undated photograph showing the crew of ironclad warship the USS Monitor relaxing just outside of its turret. The Brooklyn-built Monitor made nautical history after being designed and assembled in 118 days, and then commissioned, Feb. 25, 1862. Monitor fought in the Battle of Hampton Roads March 9, 1862 against CSS Virginia. It was the first battle between two ironclads and signaled the end of the era of wooden ships. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-undated-photograph-showing-the-crew-of-ironclad-warship-the-uss-monitor-53913890.htmlRMD3KYM2–Undated photograph showing the crew of ironclad warship the USS Monitor relaxing just outside of its turret. The Brooklyn-built Monitor made nautical history after being designed and assembled in 118 days, and then commissioned, Feb. 25, 1862. Monitor fought in the Battle of Hampton Roads March 9, 1862 against CSS Virginia. It was the first battle between two ironclads and signaled the end of the era of wooden ships.
Battle of the Monitor and Merrimack, also called Battle of Hampton Roads, (March 9, 1862), in the American Civil War, naval engagement at Hampton Roads, Virginia, a harbour at the mouth of the James River, notable as history's first duel between ironclad warships and the beginning of a new era of naval warfare. Color artwork painting from the book ' The Civil war through the camera ' hundreds of vivid photographs actually taken in Civil war times, sixteen reproductions in color of famous war paintings. The new text history by Henry W. Elson. A. complete illustrated history of the Civil war Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/battle-of-the-monitor-and-merrimack-also-called-battle-of-hampton-roads-march-9-1862-in-the-american-civil-war-naval-engagement-at-hampton-roads-virginia-a-harbour-at-the-mouth-of-the-james-river-notable-as-historys-first-duel-between-ironclad-warships-and-the-beginning-of-a-new-era-of-naval-warfare-color-artwork-painting-from-the-book-the-civil-war-through-the-camera-hundreds-of-vivid-photographs-actually-taken-in-civil-war-times-sixteen-reproductions-in-color-of-famous-war-paintings-the-new-text-history-by-henry-w-elson-a-complete-illustrated-history-of-the-civil-war-image443413533.htmlRM2GNB6DH–Battle of the Monitor and Merrimack, also called Battle of Hampton Roads, (March 9, 1862), in the American Civil War, naval engagement at Hampton Roads, Virginia, a harbour at the mouth of the James River, notable as history's first duel between ironclad warships and the beginning of a new era of naval warfare. Color artwork painting from the book ' The Civil war through the camera ' hundreds of vivid photographs actually taken in Civil war times, sixteen reproductions in color of famous war paintings. The new text history by Henry W. Elson. A. complete illustrated history of the Civil war
. Battle between the Monitor and Merrimac--fought March 9th 1862 at Hampton Roads, near Norfolk, Va. Print shows a battle scene between the ironclads Monitor and Merrimac just offshore, also shows a Union ship sinking and rescue boats being put to sea from shore, as well as a Union artillery bunker, Union soldiers and officers, and some rescued sailors. c1889 Aug. 31. 75 Battle of Hampton Roads 3g01752u Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/battle-between-the-monitor-and-merrimac-fought-march-9th-1862-at-hampton-roads-near-norfolk-va-print-shows-a-battle-scene-between-the-ironclads-monitor-and-merrimac-just-offshore-also-shows-a-union-ship-sinking-and-rescue-boats-being-put-to-sea-from-shore-as-well-as-a-union-artillery-bunker-union-soldiers-and-officers-and-some-rescued-sailors-c1889-aug-31-75-battle-of-hampton-roads-3g01752u-image187960354.htmlRMMWP99P–. Battle between the Monitor and Merrimac--fought March 9th 1862 at Hampton Roads, near Norfolk, Va. Print shows a battle scene between the ironclads Monitor and Merrimac just offshore, also shows a Union ship sinking and rescue boats being put to sea from shore, as well as a Union artillery bunker, Union soldiers and officers, and some rescued sailors. c1889 Aug. 31. 75 Battle of Hampton Roads 3g01752u
Arrival of the ironclad Union gunboat Monitor at Hampton Roads Virginia before battle with the Merrimac 1862. Hand-colored woodcut Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/arrival-of-the-ironclad-union-gunboat-monitor-at-hampton-roads-virginia-image4891603.htmlRMAKEYD4–Arrival of the ironclad Union gunboat Monitor at Hampton Roads Virginia before battle with the Merrimac 1862. Hand-colored woodcut
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The Battle of Hampton Roads ( also Battle of the Monitor and Virginia or the Battle of Ironclads) was a battle in the American Civil War fought on 8-9th March 1862 in the Hampton Roads sea lanes. It was the first naval battle between modern metal ships instead of wooden sailing ships. The vulnerability of wooden ships was obvious to all and the battle marks the start of the dreadnought age. This image depicts the CSS Virginia (rechristened USS Merrimac) fighting with the USS Monitor. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-battle-of-hampton-roads-also-battle-of-the-monitor-and-virginia-or-the-battle-of-ironclads-was-a-battle-in-the-american-civil-war-fought-on-8-9th-march-1862-in-the-hampton-roads-sea-lanes-it-was-the-first-naval-battle-between-modern-metal-ships-instead-of-wooden-sailing-ships-the-vulnerability-of-wooden-ships-was-obvious-to-all-and-the-battle-marks-the-start-of-the-dreadnought-age-this-image-depicts-the-css-virginia-rechristened-uss-merrimac-fighting-with-the-uss-monitor-image509664890.htmlRM2MH56NE–The Battle of Hampton Roads ( also Battle of the Monitor and Virginia or the Battle of Ironclads) was a battle in the American Civil War fought on 8-9th March 1862 in the Hampton Roads sea lanes. It was the first naval battle between modern metal ships instead of wooden sailing ships. The vulnerability of wooden ships was obvious to all and the battle marks the start of the dreadnought age. This image depicts the CSS Virginia (rechristened USS Merrimac) fighting with the USS Monitor.
Naval Engagement of the Monitor & Merrimack or the Battle of Hampton Roads Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-naval-engagement-of-the-monitor-merrimack-or-the-battle-of-hampton-20369777.htmlRMB53WT1–Naval Engagement of the Monitor & Merrimack or the Battle of Hampton Roads
Dr. Anna Holloway, Fleet Histories Team Lead at the Naval History and Heritage Command, presents an evening lecture titled “With Her Colors Flying: USS Cumberland Remembered” on March 8, 2022 to an audience at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum. The evening lecture commemorated the 160th Anniversary of Cumberland’s sinking during the Battle of Hampton Roads on March 8, 1862 by the Confederate ironclad CSS Virginia Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/dr-anna-holloway-fleet-histories-team-lead-at-the-naval-history-and-heritage-command-presents-an-evening-lecture-titled-with-her-colors-flying-uss-cumberland-remembered-on-march-8-2022-to-an-audience-at-the-hampton-roads-naval-museum-the-evening-lecture-commemorated-the-160th-anniversary-of-cumberlands-sinking-during-the-battle-of-hampton-roads-on-march-8-1862-by-the-confederate-ironclad-css-virginia-image502495841.htmlRM2M5EJG1–Dr. Anna Holloway, Fleet Histories Team Lead at the Naval History and Heritage Command, presents an evening lecture titled “With Her Colors Flying: USS Cumberland Remembered” on March 8, 2022 to an audience at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum. The evening lecture commemorated the 160th Anniversary of Cumberland’s sinking during the Battle of Hampton Roads on March 8, 1862 by the Confederate ironclad CSS Virginia
Battle between the Monitor and the Merrimac fought March 9th 1862 at Hampton Roads, near Norfolk, Va Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-battle-between-the-monitor-and-the-merrimac-fought-march-9th-1862-17345090.htmlRMB063RE–Battle between the Monitor and the Merrimac fought March 9th 1862 at Hampton Roads, near Norfolk, Va
Museum Educator, Matt Headrick of the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, presents a history program about the Battle of Hampton Roads to Sailors assigned to Fleet Weather Center Norfolk. The engaging presentation allowed Sailors to participate in the program by re-enacting the pivotal first battle between ironclads on March 8-9, 1862. The presentation took place inside of the U-40 auditorium onboard Naval Station Norfolk, and is part of the repertoire of free history and heritage programs available through the museum. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/museum-educator-matt-headrick-of-the-hampton-roads-naval-museum-presents-a-history-program-about-the-battle-of-hampton-roads-to-sailors-assigned-to-fleet-weather-center-norfolk-the-engaging-presentation-allowed-sailors-to-participate-in-the-program-by-re-enacting-the-pivotal-first-battle-between-ironclads-on-march-8-9-1862-the-presentation-took-place-inside-of-the-u-40-auditorium-onboard-naval-station-norfolk-and-is-part-of-the-repertoire-of-free-history-and-heritage-programs-available-through-the-museum-image504938961.htmlRM2M9DXP9–Museum Educator, Matt Headrick of the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, presents a history program about the Battle of Hampton Roads to Sailors assigned to Fleet Weather Center Norfolk. The engaging presentation allowed Sailors to participate in the program by re-enacting the pivotal first battle between ironclads on March 8-9, 1862. The presentation took place inside of the U-40 auditorium onboard Naval Station Norfolk, and is part of the repertoire of free history and heritage programs available through the museum.
1891 engraving shows Monitor at Hampton Roads (top left,) John Ericsson (top right), and battle of the Monitor and Merrimac. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-1891-engraving-shows-monitor-at-hampton-roads-top-left-john-ericsson-72008956.htmlRME5484C–1891 engraving shows Monitor at Hampton Roads (top left,) John Ericsson (top right), and battle of the Monitor and Merrimac.
USA - 1926 May 29: An 5 cents grey-lilac postage stamp depicting Statue of John Ericsson, builder of the “Monitor”. Ericsson Memorial Issue. Ericsson collaborated on the design of the first armoured ironclad warship equipped with a rotating gun turret, USS Monitor, which dramatically saved the U.S. (Union Navy) naval blockading squadron from destruction by an ironclad Confederate States naval vessel, CSS Virginia, at the famous Battle of Hampton Roads at the southern mouth of Chesapeake Bay (with the James River) in March 1862, during the American Civil War Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/usa-1926-may-29-an-5-cents-grey-lilac-postage-stamp-depicting-statue-of-john-ericsson-builder-of-the-monitor-ericsson-memorial-issue-ericsson-collaborated-on-the-design-of-the-first-armoured-ironclad-warship-equipped-with-a-rotating-gun-turret-uss-monitor-which-dramatically-saved-the-us-union-navy-naval-blockading-squadron-from-destruction-by-an-ironclad-confederate-states-naval-vessel-css-virginia-at-the-famous-battle-of-hampton-roads-at-the-southern-mouth-of-chesapeake-bay-with-the-james-river-in-march-1862-during-the-american-civil-war-image491152645.htmlRF2KF1X5W–USA - 1926 May 29: An 5 cents grey-lilac postage stamp depicting Statue of John Ericsson, builder of the “Monitor”. Ericsson Memorial Issue. Ericsson collaborated on the design of the first armoured ironclad warship equipped with a rotating gun turret, USS Monitor, which dramatically saved the U.S. (Union Navy) naval blockading squadron from destruction by an ironclad Confederate States naval vessel, CSS Virginia, at the famous Battle of Hampton Roads at the southern mouth of Chesapeake Bay (with the James River) in March 1862, during the American Civil War
Cartoon on the new American warships, 1862, Cartoon with John Bull (England) and Emperor Napoleon III at an American stall where cotton is no longer available, but the new American warships the Merrimac and the Monitor are available. An enslaved man of African origin looks around the corner of the stall. Following the role of these ships during the Battle of Hampton Roads on March 9, 1862 during the American Civil War. Plate published in the weekly magazine De Nederlandsche Spectator, no. 18, May 3, 1862., print, print maker: Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans, printer: H.L. Smits, (mentioned on Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/cartoon-on-the-new-american-warships-1862-cartoon-with-john-bull-england-and-emperor-napoleon-iii-at-an-american-stall-where-cotton-is-no-longer-available-but-the-new-american-warships-the-merrimac-and-the-monitor-are-available-an-enslaved-man-of-african-origin-looks-around-the-corner-of-the-stall-following-the-role-of-these-ships-during-the-battle-of-hampton-roads-on-march-9-1862-during-the-american-civil-war-plate-published-in-the-weekly-magazine-de-nederlandsche-spectator-no-18-may-3-1862-print-print-maker-johan-michal-schmidt-crans-printer-hl-smits-mentioned-on-image606621715.htmlRM2X6X057–Cartoon on the new American warships, 1862, Cartoon with John Bull (England) and Emperor Napoleon III at an American stall where cotton is no longer available, but the new American warships the Merrimac and the Monitor are available. An enslaved man of African origin looks around the corner of the stall. Following the role of these ships during the Battle of Hampton Roads on March 9, 1862 during the American Civil War. Plate published in the weekly magazine De Nederlandsche Spectator, no. 18, May 3, 1862., print, print maker: Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans, printer: H.L. Smits, (mentioned on
Monitor Merrimac Parsons Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/monitor-merrimac-parsons-image6076221.htmlRMA30WRE–Monitor Merrimac Parsons
1860s MARCH 9 1863 NAVAL COMBAT BATTLE BETWEEN THE MONITOR AND MERRIMACK IRON CLAD SHIPS HAMPTON ROADS VA USA Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-1860s-march-9-1863-naval-combat-battle-between-the-monitor-and-merrimack-107226477.htmlRMG6CGD1–1860s MARCH 9 1863 NAVAL COMBAT BATTLE BETWEEN THE MONITOR AND MERRIMACK IRON CLAD SHIPS HAMPTON ROADS VA USA
Explosion on the burning USS Congress during the Battle of Hampton Roads on 8 March, 1862. American Civil War. After the crew Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-explosion-on-the-burning-uss-congress-during-the-battle-of-hampton-83335622.htmlRMERG7C6–Explosion on the burning USS Congress during the Battle of Hampton Roads on 8 March, 1862. American Civil War. After the crew
Encounter between the 'Monitor' and 'Merrimac' in Hampton Roads, March 9, 1862. The dramatic appearance of the Monitor in Hampton Roads just when she was wanted to save the Northern Fleet and the homeric battle next day, make one of the most interesting chapters in the history of the Civil War. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/encounter-between-the-monitor-and-merrimac-in-hampton-roads-march-image68547472.htmlRMDYEH00–Encounter between the 'Monitor' and 'Merrimac' in Hampton Roads, March 9, 1862. The dramatic appearance of the Monitor in Hampton Roads just when she was wanted to save the Northern Fleet and the homeric battle next day, make one of the most interesting chapters in the history of the Civil War.
In the turret of the Monitor by Henry Sandham. The USS Monitor was an ironclad warship and took part in the first ever battle of ironclad ships at the Battle of Hampton Roads. American Civil War. HS: Canadian illustrator, 24 May 1842 – 21 June 1910 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-in-the-turret-of-the-monitor-by-henry-sandham-the-uss-monitor-was-83335632.htmlRMERG7CG–In the turret of the Monitor by Henry Sandham. The USS Monitor was an ironclad warship and took part in the first ever battle of ironclad ships at the Battle of Hampton Roads. American Civil War. HS: Canadian illustrator, 24 May 1842 – 21 June 1910
Battle of the 'Monitor' and the 'Merrimack', Hampton Roads, Virginia, 9 March 1862 (1862-1867).Artist: J Davies Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-battle-of-the-monitor-and-the-merrimack-hampton-roads-virginia-9-march-11063522.htmlRMA4JHPY–Battle of the 'Monitor' and the 'Merrimack', Hampton Roads, Virginia, 9 March 1862 (1862-1867).Artist: J Davies
Undated photograph showing a scale model of the USS Monitor by Floyd Houston. The Brooklyn-built Monitor made nautical history after being designed and assembled in 118 days, and then commissioned, Feb. 25, 1862. Monitor fought in the first battle between two ironclads during an engagement against the Confederate navy ironclad CSS Virginia in the Battle of Hampton Roads on March 9, 1862. the battle marked the first time iron-armored ships clashed in naval warfare and signaled the end of the era of wooden ships. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-undated-photograph-showing-a-scale-model-of-the-uss-monitor-by-floyd-53913516.htmlRMD3KY6M–Undated photograph showing a scale model of the USS Monitor by Floyd Houston. The Brooklyn-built Monitor made nautical history after being designed and assembled in 118 days, and then commissioned, Feb. 25, 1862. Monitor fought in the first battle between two ironclads during an engagement against the Confederate navy ironclad CSS Virginia in the Battle of Hampton Roads on March 9, 1862. the battle marked the first time iron-armored ships clashed in naval warfare and signaled the end of the era of wooden ships.
USS Monitor was an ironclad warship built for the Union Navy during the American Civil War and completed in early 1862, the first such ship commissioned by the Navy. Monitor played a central role in the Battle of Hampton Roads on 9 March under the command of Lieutenant John L. Worden, where she fought the casemate ironclad CSS Virginia (built on the hull of the scuttled steam frigate USS Merrimack) to a stalemate. The design of the ship was distinguished by its revolving turret, which was designed by American inventor Theodore Timby; it was quickly duplicated and established the monitor class Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/uss-monitor-was-an-ironclad-warship-built-for-the-union-navy-during-the-american-civil-war-and-completed-in-early-1862-the-first-such-ship-commissioned-by-the-navy-monitor-played-a-central-role-in-the-battle-of-hampton-roads-on-9-march-under-the-command-of-lieutenant-john-l-worden-where-she-fought-the-casemate-ironclad-css-virginia-built-on-the-hull-of-the-scuttled-steam-frigate-uss-merrimack-to-a-stalemate-the-design-of-the-ship-was-distinguished-by-its-revolving-turret-which-was-designed-by-american-inventor-theodore-timby-it-was-quickly-duplicated-and-established-the-monitor-class-image443408338.htmlRM2GNAYT2–USS Monitor was an ironclad warship built for the Union Navy during the American Civil War and completed in early 1862, the first such ship commissioned by the Navy. Monitor played a central role in the Battle of Hampton Roads on 9 March under the command of Lieutenant John L. Worden, where she fought the casemate ironclad CSS Virginia (built on the hull of the scuttled steam frigate USS Merrimack) to a stalemate. The design of the ship was distinguished by its revolving turret, which was designed by American inventor Theodore Timby; it was quickly duplicated and established the monitor class
. Print shows a battle scene between the ironclads Monitor and Merrimac just offshore, also shows a Union ship sinking and rescue boats being put to sea from shore, as well as a Union artillery bunker, Union soldiers and officers, and some rescued sailors. Battle between the Monitor and Merrimac--fought March 9th 1862 at Hampton Roads, near Norfolk, Va.. c1889 Aug. 31.. 75 Battle of Hampton Roads 3g01752u Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/print-shows-a-battle-scene-between-the-ironclads-monitor-and-merrimac-just-offshore-also-shows-a-union-ship-sinking-and-rescue-boats-being-put-to-sea-from-shore-as-well-as-a-union-artillery-bunker-union-soldiers-and-officers-and-some-rescued-sailors-battle-between-the-monitor-and-merrimac-fought-march-9th-1862-at-hampton-roads-near-norfolk-va-c1889-aug-31-75-battle-of-hampton-roads-3g01752u-image184815494.htmlRMMMK21A–. Print shows a battle scene between the ironclads Monitor and Merrimac just offshore, also shows a Union ship sinking and rescue boats being put to sea from shore, as well as a Union artillery bunker, Union soldiers and officers, and some rescued sailors. Battle between the Monitor and Merrimac--fought March 9th 1862 at Hampton Roads, near Norfolk, Va.. c1889 Aug. 31.. 75 Battle of Hampton Roads 3g01752u
The USS Monitor driving off the CSS Merrimac during the American Civil War, 1862 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-uss-monitor-driving-off-the-css-merrimac-during-the-american-civil-war-1862-image479073171.htmlRM2JRBJM3–The USS Monitor driving off the CSS Merrimac during the American Civil War, 1862
