In this undated photograph provided by Naval History and Heritage Command the crew of USS Monitor relax just outside of its turret. The Brooklyn-built Monitor made nautical history after being designed and assembled in 118 days, and then commissioned, Feb. 25, 1862. Monitor fought in the Battle of Hampton Roads March 9, 1862 against CSS Virginia. It was the first battle between two ironclads and signaled the end of the era of wooden ships. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy of Naval History and Heritage Command/Released)
Date Taken: | 02.19.2013 |
Date Posted: | 02.19.2013 23:40 |
Photo ID: | 869934 |
VIRIN: | 130219-N-ZZ999-502 |
Resolution: | 3484x2706 |
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Location: | WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, US |
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