New York herald. no. 9,316, 1862 Mar. 14.

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New York herald. no. 9,316, 1862 Mar. 14.

Headline reads, "Battle of the Iron-clad steamers." Describes the battle between the USS Monitor and the Confederate ironclad Merrimack (Virginia) that took place in Hampton Roads, Va., Mar. 8-9, 1862. It was the first battle between ironclads and the first to use a turret in combat.

1 issue (4 leaves) ; 23 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7549712

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Merimack (Frigate)

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Virginia (Ironclad)

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Monitor (Ironclad)

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