Merrimack Collection

Merrimack River at Manchester, N.H. between 1900 and 1920. Creator: Unknown
Merrimack River at Manchester, N.H. between 1900 and 1920

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

Wisconsin River near Merrimac, between 1880 and 1899. Creator: Unknown
Wisconsin River near Merrimac, between 1880 and 1899

Sailboat and Haystacks on Newbury Marsh, n.d. Creator: Unknown
Sailboat and Haystacks on Newbury Marsh, n.d

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

The Monitor and Merrimac, 9th March, 1862, pub. 1886 (colour litho)
3090274 The Monitor and Merrimac, 9th March, 1862, pub.1886 (colour litho) by Davidson, Julian Oliver (1853-94) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Attack of the "Monitor"on the "Merrimack"(engraving)
3103296 Attack of the " Monitor" on the " Merrimack" (engraving) by Darley, Felix Octavius Carr (1822-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The First Battle Between Iron Ships of War, published c. 1862 (colour litho)
1275213 The First Battle Between Iron Ships of War, published c.1862 (colour litho) by Bill, Henry (1824-1891); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; out of copyright

The Sinking of the "Cumberland"by the Iron Clad "Merrimac
2652865 The Sinking of the " Cumberland" by the Iron Clad " Merrimac, " off Newport News, Va. March 8th 1862, pub

Battle Between the Monitor and Merrimac, March 9th 1862 at Hampton Roads, near Norfolk
1123843 Battle Between the Monitor and Merrimac, March 9th 1862 at Hampton Roads, near Norfolk, Virginia, pub. Kurz & Allison, c.1889 (colour litho) by American School

The Original Merrimac (engraving)
PNP253673 The Original Merrimac (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: picture shows the USS Merrimac before she became ironclad; best known as the hulk upon)

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

No. 34. From Bluffs at Merrimac, Minnesota Looking Down Stream, 1885

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"

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

The First Battle Between Iron Ships of War, published c. 1862
The First Battle Between Iron Ships of War, published c.1862 (colour lithograph)

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

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

Mrs Dunstan escaping down the Merrimac, late 17th century(?) (c1880). A print from Cassells History of the United States, by Edmund Ollier, Volume I, Cassell Petter and Galpin, London, c1880

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

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

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

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

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

Battle Between The Monitor & Merrimack In The Civil War
Engraving of the battle between the Confederate navy ship, the Merrimack and the Union ship, the Monitor, during the American Civil War in Hampton Roads, Virginia, March 9, 1862

Naval Combat Between The Monitor & Merrimack
Engraving of the battle between the Confederate navy ship, the Merrimack and the Union ship, the Monitor, during the American Civil War in Hampton Roads, Virginia, March 9, 1862

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

North America, USA, Utah. Mesas and thunderclouds over the Colorado Palteau, UT

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

The Monitor and Merrimac, 1862
The Monitor and Merrimac. Artwork of a US Civil War naval battle, the first conflict between ironclads. It shows two ironclad warships, the USS Monitor (left, Union ship) and the CSS Virginia (right)

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The Merrimack, also known as the CSS Virginia, was a formidable ironclad warship that played a significant role in the American Civil War. On March 9th, 1862, it engaged in a historic battle with another ironclad ship called the Monitor at Hampton Roads near Norfolk. This clash between two innovative vessels marked the first-ever combat between iron ships of war. The encounter was nothing short of spectacular, as these mighty machines unleashed their firepower upon each other. With its two powerful guns and imposing presence, the Merrimack posed a real threat to Union forces. Its attack on the USS Cumberland resulted in its sinking and showcased the destructive capabilities of this Confederate ram. However, it would not go unchallenged. The Monitor bravely confronted the Merrimack head-on and engaged in an intense battle for naval supremacy. This thrilling combat captivated audiences then and continues to capture our imagination today. In various depictions such as engravings and lithographs from that era or later reproductions like those published in 1886 or 1878 by artists like Albert Bobbett, we can witness this epic confrontation unfold before our eyes. These artworks bring to life both the awe-inspiring sight of these iron behemoths locked in combat and the historical significance they hold. The legacy of this momentous clash lives on through these visual representations which showcase not only technological advancements but also bravery and determination exhibited by sailors on both sides during one of history's most remarkable battles at sea. Even beyond its military exploits during wartime, there are other connections to be made with places named after it like Merrimac Minnesota where bluffs overlooks streams or Richmond where remnants of its smokestack can still be seen today. The story of "Merrimack" is one filled with excitement, innovation, destruction but also resilience - reminding us how even amidst conflict emerges progress that shapes our world forevermore.