Terrific combat between the Monitor 2 guns & Merrimac 10 gun

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Terrific combat between the Monitor 2 guns & Merrimac 10 gun

Terrific combat between the Monitor 2 guns & Merrimac 10 guns The first fight between iron clad ships of war, in Hampton Roads, March 9th 1862, in which the little Monitor whipped the Merrimac and the whole school of Rebel steamers. Date c1862. Terrific combat between the Monitor 2 guns & Merrimac 10 guns The first fight between iron clad ships of war, in Hampton Roads, March 9th 1862, in which the little Monitor whipped the Merrimac and the whole school of Rebel steamers. Date c1862

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1862 Combat Guns Hampton Merrimac Monitor Roads Terrific Whipped

EDITORS COMMENTS
This print commemorates the historic and terrific combat that took place in Hampton Roads, Virginia, on March 9, 1862. Widely regarded as the first fight between ironclad ships of war, this pivotal moment in American history saw the "little Monitor" outmaneuvering and outperforming its formidable adversary, the "Merrimac" with its ten formidable guns. The Monitor, a revolutionary Union naval vessel, was designed with a rotating turret, allowing it to bring all of its guns to bear on a single target. In contrast, the Merrimac, originally a steam frigate, had been converted into an ironclad by the Confederates, making it nearly impervious to traditional Union naval weaponry. The stakes were high, as the outcome of this battle could significantly impact the tide of the Civil War. The Monitor's victory not only secured the Union's naval dominance in Hampton Roads but also marked a turning point in naval warfare, paving the way for the development of more advanced ironclad warships. This print captures the intensity and drama of the battle, with the Monitor and Merrimac locked in a fierce engagement, surrounded by the chaos of the ensuing fight between the Union and Confederate fleets. The image serves as a testament to the bravery and ingenuity of the sailors and engineers involved and stands as a symbol of the determination and resilience of both sides during this pivotal period in American history.

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