An undated photograph provided by Naval History and Heritage Command showing the "Monitor Shiphouse" at Continental Iron Works, Green Point, N.Y. The ironclad Monitor, designed by John Ericson, was a revolutionary vessel that changed the course of the United States Navy. Its battle between the CSS Virginia proved that the age of wooden ships and sail were at an end. Though Monitor's confrontation with CSS Virginia ended in a draw, Monitor prevented the Virginia from gaining control of Hampton Roads and thus preserved the Federal blockade of the Norfolk area. The Virginia, built on the carcass of the U.S. Navy frigate USS Merrimack, was the Confederate answer to the Union's ironclad ships. Months later, 16 sailors were lost when the Monitor sank, Dec. 31, 1862, in a storm off Cape Hatteras, N.C. Her wreck was discovered in 1974 and is now a National Marine Sanctuary. (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: | 869936 |
| VIRIN: | 130219-N-ZZ999-504 |
| Resolution: | 3168x2145 |
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| Location: | WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, US |
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