US Civil War. The USS Monitor, the Union ironclad
US Civil War. The USS Monitor, the Union ironclad gunboat, in rough water off Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, Dec. 30, 1862. While under tow by the USS Rhode Island, the ironclad became unstable, and after tremendous effort, was abandoned by the crew to the safety of the USS Rhode Island. 47 men were rescued, but 16 men were lost
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13123611
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45384507
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1807px x 2700px
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Credit
Mary Evans / The Everett Collection
Source
Courtesy Everett Collection
