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Naval Combat Between The Monitor & Merrimack
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Naval Combat Between The Monitor & Merrimack
Engraving of the battle between the Confederate navy ship, the Merrimack and the Union ship, the Monitor, during the American Civil War in Hampton Roads, Virginia, March 9, 1862. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)
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Kean Collection
Media ID 13588715
© 2004 Getty Images
1800 1809 Battleship Civil War Confederate Army Conflict Monitor Navy Picture Virginia Us State Hampton Roads Merrimack
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Naval Combat Between The Monitor & Merrimack - A Historic Clash in Hampton Roads
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. This engraving captures the intense naval battle between two iconic ships, the Confederate navy's Merrimack and the Union ship, the Monitor. Taking place on March 9,1862, in Hampton Roads, Virginia during the American Civil War, this momentous clash forever changed naval warfare. The print showcases these formidable vessels locked in a fierce struggle amidst turbulent waters. The Merrimack, a powerful ironclad warship converted from a scuttled Union vessel by the Confederacy, looms ominously over its opponent. In response to this threat, the Union commissioned their own innovative ironclad ship known as the Monitor. Both ships are depicted with meticulous detail and precision; their cannons poised for action as smoke billows from previous volleys. This image serves as a testament to human ingenuity and technological advancements of that era. As one gazes upon this archival masterpiece by Kean Collection/Getty Images, it is impossible not to feel transported back in time to witness this pivotal moment firsthand. The print evokes emotions of bravery and sacrifice displayed by those who fought valiantly aboard these nautical behemoths. This historic engraving immortalizes an event that marked a turning point in naval warfare strategy while symbolizing America's divided past during one of its darkest chapters – the American Civil War.
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