Destruction of the rebel monster Merrimac off Craney Island
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Destruction of the rebel monster Merrimac off Craney Island
Destruction of the rebel monster Merrimac off Craney Island May 11th 1862. Date 1862?. Destruction of the rebel monster Merrimac off Craney Island May 11th 1862. Date 1862?
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11th Destruction Merrimac Monster Rebel
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This striking image captures the moment of triumph as the Union fleet, under the command of Commodore John D. Wyndham, destroys the Confederate ironclad warship Merrimac, also known as the "rebel monster," off Craney Island on May 11, 1862. The Merrimac, the first ironclad warship in history to see combat, had caused panic in the Union Navy after it sank two Union warships, the USS Cumberland and USS Congress, in the Battle of Hampton Roads on March 8 and 9, 1862. The Union response came swiftly, with the USS Monitor, the first Union ironclad, arriving on March 31, 1862. The two ironclads engaged in a historic duel on March 9, resulting in a stalemate. However, the Union forces gained the upper hand when they managed to blockade the Merrimac in the Gosport Navy Yard at Craney Island. In the photo, the Merrimac, engulfed in flames and smoke, is seen sinking into the waters of the James River. The Union fleet, consisting of several steamers and the USS Minnesota, is shown in the background, firing upon the doomed Confederate vessel. The destruction of the Merrimac was a significant victory for the Union forces, boosting morale and demonstrating the superiority of Union naval technology. The image, dated 1862, is a testament to the intense and innovative military strategies of the American Civil War. It serves as a reminder of the pivotal role that naval warfare played in the outcome of the conflict and the importance of technological advancements in shaping the course of history.
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