Uss Merrimac Collection

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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" Merrimac, " a Confederate ironclad ship, rams the USS " Cumberland" during the American Civil War, 1862. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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Escape of some of the crew of the USS " Congress" after attack by the Confederate ironclad " Merrimac." Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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Arrival of the Union ironclad " Monitor" at Hampton Roads, Virginia, before battle with the Confederate " Merrimac, " 1862. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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Ironclad " Merrimac, " cheered by the Confederate battery on Craney Island, embarking to attack the Union fleet, 1862. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Ironclad Merrimac harrassing Unon shipping, Civil War
Confederate Ironclad " Merrimac" (CSS " Virginia" ) driving the USS " Congress" from anchorage, Civil War. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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US frigate " Merrimac" on fire during Confederate burning of Gosport Navy Yard, Portsmouth, Virginia, during the Civil War, 1862. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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The USS Merrimac, a renowned Confederate ironclad, played a pivotal role in the American Civil War. Its smokestack loomed tall over Richmond as a symbol of Southern strength and defiance (EVCW2A-00045). The remains of this formidable vessel stand as a testament to its historic significance (Smokestack of Confederate Ram Merrimac at Richmond / Remains of Ironclad Ram). One of the most memorable moments in naval history was the epic combat between the Monitor and the Merrimac (Terrific Combat Between the Monitor 2 Guns & Merrimac). This clash showcased their cutting-edge technology and forever changed warfare at sea. Albert Bobbett's artwork vividly captures the attack launched by the Monitor on the mighty Merrimac in 1878, depicting an intense battle that shook Hampton Roads (Attack of the Monitor on the Merrimack, Creator: Albert Bobbett). Another striking visual representation is seen in "The sinking of the Merrimac" from 1898, which transports us back to this historical event during America's Gilded Age. In another iconic image from c1880, we witness how it was no easy feat for Union forces to defeat this iron behemoth as it sinks USS Cumberland with relentless force (The Confederate ironclad Merrimac sinking USS Cumberland, 1862). Hampton Roads became synonymous with naval engagements during that turbulent time. The Battle between Monitor and Merrimac off Virginia's coast on March 9th, 1862 left an indelible mark on history (Battle of Monitor and Merrimack, Hampton Roads, Virginia) - J Davies' artistic rendition beautifully captures this momentous clash. As we delve deeper into our nation's past through images like "Battle between Monitor and Merrimac, " taken during American Civil War in 1864.