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    USS Monitor

    WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES

    02.19.2013

    Courtesy Photo

    U.S. Navy           

    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)

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    Date Taken: 02.19.2013
    Date Posted: 02.19.2013 23:40
    Photo ID: 869934
    VIRIN: 130219-N-ZZ999-502
    Resolution: 3484x2706
    Size: 890.15 KB
    Location: WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, US

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