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Merrimac Collection

The historic naval battle between the USS Monitor and CSS Virginia, also known as the Merrimac, forever changed the course of warfare at sea

Background imageMerrimac Collection: USS Monitor and CSS Virginia ironclad naval battle

USS Monitor and CSS Virginia ironclad naval battle
Terrific Engagement Between the USS Monitor with 2 Guns, and the CSS Virginia (aka Merrimac) with 10 Guns, in Hampton Roads, March 9th 1862. The First Fight between Ironclad ships of War

Background imageMerrimac Collection: Merrimac Hat Factory, Amesbury, Massachusetts, USA

Merrimac Hat Factory, Amesbury, Massachusetts, USA
Merrimac Hat Factory, on the Merrimac River at Amesbury, Massachusetts, USA. Date: circa 1900s

Background imageMerrimac Collection: EVCW2A-00045

EVCW2A-00045
Frigate " Merrimac" before and after conversion into an iron-clad Confederate warship. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Background imageMerrimac Collection: Monitor / Merrimac / Card

Monitor / Merrimac / Card
The Battle of Hampton Roads. The Confederates armoured frigate Merrimac destroyed many Federal vessels, but retreated following action with Monitor, a turret ship

Background imageMerrimac Collection: American Civil War, battle of ironclads

American Civil War, battle of ironclads
2603973 American Civil War, battle of ironclads; (add.info.: American Civil War: Engagement between the Confederate ironclad 'Merrimac' (also called 'Virginia')

Background imageMerrimac Collection: American Civil War, battle of ironclads

American Civil War, battle of ironclads
2603974 American Civil War, battle of ironclads; (add.info.: American Civil War: Engagement between the Confederate ironclad 'Merrimac' (also called 'Virginia')

Background imageMerrimac Collection: Destruction of the rebel monster 'Merrimac' off Craney Island

Destruction of the rebel monster "Merrimac" off Craney Island
2909859 Destruction of the rebel monster "Merrimac" off Craney Island; (add.info.: Destruction of the rebel monster "Merrimac" off Craney Island, May 11th 1862)

Background imageMerrimac Collection: The Spanish-American War: The Sinking of the Merrimac, 1898, (c1900). Creator: Unknown

The Spanish-American War: The Sinking of the Merrimac, 1898, (c1900). Creator: Unknown
The Spanish-American War: The Sinking of the Merrimac, 1898, (c1900). It was determined to block the narrow entrance of Santiago harbour [in Cuba], and an old American collier steamer, the Merrimac

Background imageMerrimac Collection: The Civil War in America, Fight in Hampton Roads between the Federal Floating-Battery Monitor

The Civil War in America, Fight in Hampton Roads between the Federal Floating-Battery Monitor
1620249 The Civil War in America, Fight in Hampton Roads between the Federal Floating-Battery Monitor and the Confederate Iron-Plated Steamer Merrimac (or Virginia) (engraving) by English School

Background imageMerrimac Collection: The American Iron-Clad Vessels (engraving)

The American Iron-Clad Vessels (engraving)
1620277 The American Iron-Clad Vessels (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The American Iron-Clad Vessels)

Background imageMerrimac Collection: Monitor and Merrimac (engraving)

Monitor and Merrimac (engraving)
969840 Monitor and Merrimac (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monitor and Merrimac)

Background imageMerrimac Collection: The Spanish-American War, the Harbour and Town of Santiago de Cuba

The Spanish-American War, the Harbour and Town of Santiago de Cuba, where Admiral Cerveras Fleet is now shut up (litho)
1615669 The Spanish-American War, the Harbour and Town of Santiago de Cuba, where Admiral Cerveras Fleet is now shut up (litho) by English School

Background imageMerrimac Collection: Terrific combat between the 'Monitor'two guns and 'Merrimac'

Terrific combat between the "Monitor"two guns and "Merrimac"
497540 Terrific combat between the " Monitor" two guns and " Merrimac" ten guns, c.1862 (colour litho) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M

Background imageMerrimac Collection: Terrific Combat Between the 'Monitor'2 Guns & 'Merrimac'

Terrific Combat Between the "Monitor"2 Guns & "Merrimac"
3704156 Terrific Combat Between the " Monitor" 2 Guns & " Merrimac" 11 Guns In Hampton Roads March 9th 1862 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M

Background imageMerrimac Collection: Terrific Combat between the 'Monitor'2 Guns & 'Merrimac'10 Guns

Terrific Combat between the "Monitor"2 Guns & "Merrimac"10 Guns
3090432 Terrific Combat between the " Monitor" 2 Guns & " Merrimac" 10 Guns, pub. 1862 (colour litho) by American School

Background imageMerrimac Collection: Sketches at Olympia (engraving)

Sketches at Olympia (engraving)
1606873 Sketches at Olympia (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at Olympia)

Background imageMerrimac Collection: The USS Monitor fighting the CSS Merrimack

The USS Monitor fighting the CSS Merrimack
PNP253683 The USS Monitor fighting the CSS Merrimack at the Battle of Hampton Roads during the American Civil War, 9th March 1862 (colour litho) by American School

Background imageMerrimac Collection: The 'Merrimac'sinking the 'Cumberland'(engraving)

The "Merrimac"sinking the "Cumberland"(engraving)
654908 The " Merrimac" sinking the " Cumberland" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMerrimac Collection: The turret of the Monitor during the battle between the USS Monitor

The turret of the Monitor during the battle between the USS Monitor
PNP253688 The turret of the Monitor during the battle between the USS Monitor and the CSS Merrimack, 9th March 1862 (litho) by American School

Background imageMerrimac Collection: The USS Monitor fighting the CSS Merrimack

The USS Monitor fighting the CSS Merrimack
PNP253682 The USS Monitor fighting the CSS Merrimack at the Battle of Hampton Roads during the American Civil War, 9th March 1862 (colour litho) by American School

Background imageMerrimac Collection: Fight between the Monitor and Merrimac (engraving)

Fight between the Monitor and Merrimac (engraving)
663891 Fight between the Monitor and Merrimac (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fight between the Monitor and Merrimac)

Background imageMerrimac Collection: The Spanish-American War, the Great Naval Battle near Santiago de Cuba

The Spanish-American War, the Great Naval Battle near Santiago de Cuba, Admiral Cerveras Attempt to leave the Harbour
1063666 The Spanish-American War, the Great Naval Battle near Santiago de Cuba, Admiral Cerveras Attempt to leave the Harbour (litho) by Wyllie

Background imageMerrimac Collection: Gun of the 'Merrimac, 'United States Steam-Frigate (engraving)

Gun of the "Merrimac, "United States Steam-Frigate (engraving)
1097868 Gun of the " Merrimac, " United States Steam-Frigate (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gun of the " Merrimac)

Background imageMerrimac Collection: The Spanish American War: The sinking of the Merrimac, illustration from

The Spanish American War: The sinking of the Merrimac, illustration from
3038895 The Spanish American War: The sinking of the Merrimac, illustration from Cassells History of England, 1900s (litho) by Hodgson, E.S

Background imageMerrimac Collection: Mrs. Dunstan escaping down the Merrimac (engraving)

Mrs. Dunstan escaping down the Merrimac (engraving)
654748 Mrs. Dunstan escaping down the Merrimac (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mrs. Dunstan escaping down the Merrimac)

Background imageMerrimac Collection: Entrance to the Harbour of Santiago de Cuba;with the 'Merrimac'which was sunk at the Narrowest

Entrance to the Harbour of Santiago de Cuba;with the "Merrimac"which was sunk at the Narrowest Portion of
1615668 Entrance to the Harbour of Santiago de Cuba; with the " Merrimac" which was sunk at the Narrowest Portion of the Channel (litho) by Loye

Background imageMerrimac Collection: Pictorial Souvenirs of the Spanish-American War (b / w photo)

Pictorial Souvenirs of the Spanish-American War (b / w photo)
1606391 Pictorial Souvenirs of the Spanish-American War (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pictorial Souvenirs of the Spanish-American War)

Background imageMerrimac Collection: The Engagement between the 'Monitor'and 'Merrimac', c

The Engagement between the "Monitor"and "Merrimac", c
878334 The Engagement between the " Monitor" and " Merrimac", c.1863 (engraving) by Hamilton, John (19th century) (after); 15.7 x11.7 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Background imageMerrimac Collection: MA Essex Merrimac Vector Road Map

MA Essex Merrimac Vector Road Map. All source data is in the public domain. U.S. Census Bureau Census Tiger. Used Layers: areawater, linearwater, roads, rails, cousub, pointlm, uac10

Background imageMerrimac Collection: MA Essex Amesbury Town Vector Road Map

MA Essex Amesbury Town Vector Road Map. All source data is in the public domain. U.S. Census Bureau Census Tiger. Used Layers: areawater, linearwater, roads, rails, cousub, pointlm, uac10

Background imageMerrimac Collection: MA Essex Haverhill Vector Road Map

MA Essex Haverhill Vector Road Map. All source data is in the public domain. U.S. Census Bureau Census Tiger. Used Layers: areawater, linearwater, roads, rails, cousub, pointlm, uac10

Background imageMerrimac Collection: MA Essex West Newbury Vector Road Map

MA Essex West Newbury Vector Road Map. All source data is in the public domain. U.S. Census Bureau Census Tiger. Used Layers: areawater, linearwater, roads, rails, cousub, pointlm, uac10

Background imageMerrimac Collection: Smokestack of Confederate Ram Merrimac at Richmond / Remains of Ironclad Ram '

Smokestack of Confederate Ram Merrimac at Richmond / Remains of Ironclad Ram "
Smokestack of Confederate Ram Merrimac at Richmond/Remains of Ironclad Ram " Virginia #2", April, 1865, 1865. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Background imageMerrimac Collection: Terrific Combat Between the Monitor 2 Guns & Merrimac'

Terrific Combat Between the Monitor 2 Guns & Merrimac"
Terrific Combat Between the " Monitor" 2 Guns & " Merrimac" 11 Guns - In Hampton Roads March 9th, 1862 - In which the little " Monitor" whipped the " Merrimac"

Background imageMerrimac Collection: Attack of the Monitor on the Merrimack, (1878). Creator: Albert Bobbett

Attack of the Monitor on the Merrimack, (1878). Creator: Albert Bobbett
Attack of the " Monitor" on the " Merrimack", (1878). The Battle of Hampton Roads, Virginia, which was fought on 8-9 March 1862

Background imageMerrimac Collection: The sinking of the Merrimac, (1898), 1920s

The sinking of the Merrimac, (1898), 1920s
Sinking of the Merrimac. On June 3rd, 1898 the Lieutenant Richmond Hobson, sank ithe coal vessel Merrimac n the port channel, in order to obstruct

Background imageMerrimac Collection: The Confederate ironclad Merrimac sinking the USS Cumberland, 1862 (c1880)

The Confederate ironclad Merrimac sinking the USS Cumberland, 1862 (c1880). The Merrimac sank two Union ships in an attempt to break through their blockade, in Hampton Roads, Virginia

Background imageMerrimac Collection: The Civil War in America - Naval Engagement in Hampton Roads... 1862

The Civil War in America - Naval Engagement in Hampton Roads... 1862
The Civil War in America - Naval Engagement in Hampton Roads: the Confederate Iron-Plated Steamer Merrimac (or Virginia) running into the federal sloop Cumberland, 1862. Hand-coloured later

Background imageMerrimac Collection: Battle of the Monitor and the Merrimack, Hampton Roads, Virginia, 9 March 1862 (1862-1867)

Battle of the Monitor and the Merrimack, Hampton Roads, Virginia, 9 March 1862 (1862-1867). Artist: J Davies
Battle of the Monitor and the Merrimack, Hampton Roads, Virginia, 9 March 1862 (1862-1867). From left to right: Sewalls Point, rebel tug, Jamestown, Merrimack, Monitor, Yorktown, Cumberland

Background imageMerrimac Collection: Battle between the Monitor and the Merrimac, American Civil War, 1862 (1864)

Battle between the Monitor and the Merrimac, American Civil War, 1862 (1864). The Battle of Hampton Roads, Virginia, which was fought on 8-9 March 1862

Background imageMerrimac Collection: Battle Between The Monitor And Merrimac, 1862. From The Book A Brief History Of The United States

Battle Between The Monitor And Merrimac, 1862. From The Book A Brief History Of The United States Published By A. S. Barnes And Company Circa 1885

Background imageMerrimac Collection: First Naval Combat Between Iron Vessels. The Confederate Css Virginia Formerly The Merrimack Left

First Naval Combat Between Iron Vessels. The Confederate Css Virginia Formerly The Merrimack Left And The Union Uss Monitor Right At Hampton Roads Virginia

Background imageMerrimac Collection: EVCW2A-00140

EVCW2A-00140
Confederate ironclad " Merrimac, " from a sketch made the day before the battle with Union " Monitor, " 1862. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Background imageMerrimac Collection: United States. The American Civil War (1861-1865)

United States. The American Civil War (1861-1865). The batteries in the federal army from the shores of the James River, giving the signal approximation of Merrimac and two Confederate steamers

Background imageMerrimac Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Terrific, Combat, Between, Monitor, 2, Guns, &, Merrimac

Drawings Prints, Print, Terrific, Combat, Between, Monitor, 2, Guns, &, Merrimac
Drawings and Prints, Print, Terrific Combat Between the Monitor 2 Guns & Merrimac 11 Guns - In Hampton Roads March 9th, 1862 - In which the little Monitor whipped the Merrimac

Background imageMerrimac Collection: United States. The American Civil War (1861-1865)

United States. The American Civil War (1861-1865). The batteries in the federal army from the shores of the James River, giving the signal approximation of Merrimac and two Confederate steamers

Background imageMerrimac Collection: The Merrimac Sinking the Cumberland, American Civil War, United States of America

The Merrimac Sinking the Cumberland, American Civil War, United States of America, Us, Usa, 1870S Engraving

Background imageMerrimac Collection: Mrs. Dunstan Escaping down the Merrimac, Merrimack River, United States of America

Mrs. Dunstan Escaping down the Merrimac, Merrimack River, United States of America, Us, Usa, 1870S Engraving



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The historic naval battle between the USS Monitor and CSS Virginia, also known as the Merrimac, forever changed the course of warfare at sea. This captivating clash took place during the Civil War in America, specifically in Hampton Roads. The Federal Floating-Battery Monitor, armed with its innovative ironclad design and powerful weaponry, faced off against the Confederate Iron-Plated Steamer Merrimac (or Virginia), creating a spectacle that would be immortalized through engravings. Amidst this epic confrontation on water, another intriguing aspect of Merrimac's history emerges - the Merrimac Hat Factory located in Amesbury, Massachusetts. While seemingly unrelated to naval battles or ironclads, this factory played its own role in shaping American industry during that era. As we delve into these historical accounts and engravings depicting Monitor and Merrimac's encounters, it becomes evident how their names have become synonymous with bravery and innovation. These vessels paved the way for future advancements in naval technology while leaving an indelible mark on American history. Moving forward from those tumultuous times of war came other significant events like The Spanish-American War. Lithographs capture scenes such as Admiral Cerveras Fleet being confined within Santiago de Cuba's harbor and town – a testament to evolving military strategies over time. Through various engravings titled "The American Iron-Clad Vessels" or "Monitor and Merrimac, " we witness artists' interpretations of these legendary ships engaged in combat. Their depictions showcase not only their immense firepower but also highlight moments of intense struggle between two formidable adversaries. From initial confrontations featuring "Terrific Combat Between the 'Monitor' Two Guns & 'Merrimac'" to escalated engagements involving "Terrific Combat Between the 'Monitor' 2 Guns & 'Merrimac' 10 Guns, " one cannot help but marvel at both vessels' resilience amidst fierce battles.