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Battle of the Monitor and the Merrimack, Hampton Roads, Virginia, 9 March 1862 (1862-1867). Artist: J Davies
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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, Minnesota, Newport News. The Battle of Hampton Roads, Virginia, which was fought on 8-9 March 1862, featured the first engagement between two powered ironclad warships. The Confederate Merrimack, having previously sunk two Union ships in an attempt to break through their blockade, fought the Union Monitor in a battle lasting 9 hours. The outcome was inconclusive, with neither vessel able to seriously damage the other, but the nature of naval warfare had been changed for ever. An engraving from volume II of The War with the South : a History of the Late Rebellion, by Robert Tomes, Benjamin G Smith, New York, Virtue & Yorston, 3 Volumes, 1862-1867
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This print captures the historic Battle of the Monitor and the Merrimack, which took place on 9 March 1862 in Hampton Roads, Virginia. The artwork, created by J Davies and C Parsons, showcases a pivotal moment in naval warfare during the American Civil War. In this scene, from left to right, we see Sewalls Point, a rebel tugboat, Jamestown, Merrimack (also known as Merrimac), Monitor, Yorktown, Cumberland, Minnesota, and Newport News. These vessels were at the forefront of an unprecedented clash between two ironclad warships - a true testament to technological innovation. The battle lasted for nine intense hours as both sides fiercely fought for dominance. Despite their efforts though neither ship was able to inflict significant damage upon each other. This inconclusive outcome marked a turning point in naval history as it forever changed the nature of warfare at sea. The engraving is taken from volume II of "The War with the South: A History of the Late Rebellion" by Robert Tomes and Benjamin G Smith. It serves as a powerful reminder of this monumental event that shaped America's past. With its monochrome aesthetic and detailed depiction of smoke-filled skies and explosive moments on water transport vessels, the print transports viewers back to this critical moment in time. It stands as a tribute to those who fought bravely aboard these ships while also highlighting how far naval technology has come since then.
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