Uss monitor

Explore the fascinating history and legacy of the USS Monitor, a famous Civil War ironclad ship. Learn about its innovative design and its impact on naval warfare.
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The recovery of key parts of USS Monitor goes to show that although a ship may have sunk, it still materially exists in some form or fashion. As such it is interesting to note that there are six Civil War-era, monitor-type ships of the US Navy still in existence, albeit at the bottom of the sea. One of these is nearly intact and almost completely preserved in mud. With the exception of Monitor, all sank in relatively shallow waters. Wreck of Monitor taken in 1975 Monitor Monitor was the…

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Rick Presnell
Recovered turret of the USS Monitor.  The turret comprised eight layers of one-inch plate, bolted together, with a ninth plate inside to act as a sound shield. A steam donkey engine turned the turret. The heavily armored deck extended beyond the waterproof hull, only 5⁄8 inches thick. The vulnerable parts of the ship were completely protected, as was proved during her battle with the Virginia during the Battle of Hampton Roads: the Virginia's shot bounced off of Monitor's turret and deck. Archaeology, War, Battleship, Us Navy Ships, Uss Monitor, Naval History, Navy Ships, Military History, Battle

Recovered turret of the USS Monitor. The turret comprised eight layers of one-inch plate, bolted together, with a ninth plate inside to act as a sound shield. A steam donkey engine turned the turret. The heavily armored deck extended beyond the waterproof hull, only 5⁄8 inches thick. The vulnerable parts of the ship were completely protected, as was proved during her battle with the Virginia during the Battle of Hampton Roads: the Virginia's shot bounced off of Monitor's turret and deck.

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Michael McMurray