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Monitor / Merrimac / Card
The Battle of Hampton Roads. The Confederates armoured frigate Merrimac destroyed many Federal vessels, but retreated following action with Monitor, a turret ship
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1862 Action Armoured Confederates Destroyed Federal Frigate Hampton Merrimac Monitor Retreated Roads Turret Vessels
11"x8.5" Photo Print
Introducing the captivating "Monitor / Merrimac / Card" print from the Media Storehouse collection at Mary Evans Picture Library. This historic photograph, taken from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back to the pivotal Battle of Hampton Roads in 1862. Witness the epic encounter between the Confederate ironclad Merrimac and the Federal warship Monitor. The Merrimac, famously rechristened as the Virginia, devastated numerous Federal vessels. However, the innovative Monitor, with its revolutionary turret design, proved a formidable opponent, marking a turning point in naval warfare. This evocative print is an essential addition to any history or military enthusiast's collection, offering a unique glimpse into the past. Experience the thrill of history with Media Storehouse's exquisite range of photographic prints.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 27.9cm x 15.1cm (11" x 5.9")
Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 21.6cm (11" x 8.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
The Battle of Hampton Roads, Virginia, 1862: A Historic Clash between the Monitor and Merrimac This evocative image captures the pivotal moment in the American Civil War when the Confederate armored frigate Merrimac, a formidable naval weapon, engaged in battle with the Union's innovative turret ship, the Monitor. The Battle of Hampton Roads, fought on March 8-9, 1862, was a turning point in the naval warfare of the Civil War. The Merrimac, previously known as the Virginia, had gained notoriety when it emerged from its dry dock in Hampton Roads harbor in February 1862, seemingly invincible with its iron armor plating. The Confederate forces, under the command of Flag Officer Franklin Buchanan, hoped to use the Merrimac to destroy the Federal blockade and open up the Chesapeake Bay to Confederate supply ships. However, the Union forces, led by Acting Rear Admiral Louis M. Goldsborough, were not idle. They had been preparing for the Merrimac's arrival and had dispatched the Monitor, a revolutionary new design of ironclad warship, to Hampton Roads. The Monitor, with its rotating turret mounting a 11-inch Dahlgren gun, was specifically designed to counter the threat posed by the Merrimac. The two ships clashed on March 8, 1862, in a battle that lasted for hours. The Merrimac, though initially successful in damaging several Union vessels, ultimately retreated following the intense action with the Monitor. The battle marked the end of traditional wooden warships and ushered in a new era of naval warfare. This photo print, from the esteemed Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a glimpse into the history of this pivotal moment in the American Civil War. The image, with its dramatic composition and intricate detail, transports us back to the waters of Hampton Roads in 1862, where the Monitor and Merrimac fought for supremacy.
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