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The Confederate ironclad Merrimac sinking the USS Cumberland, 1862 (c1880)
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The Confederate ironclad Merrimac sinking the USS Cumberland, 1862 (c1880)
The Confederate ironclad Merrimac sinking the USS Cumberland, 1862 (c1880). The Merrimac sank two Union ships in an attempt to break through their blockade, in Hampton Roads, Virginia. She then fought the Union armoured ship Monitor in a battle lasting 9 hours. The outcome was inconclusive, with neither vessel able to seriously damage the other, but the nature of naval warfare had been changed for ever. A print from Cassells History of the United States, by Edmund Ollier, Volume III, Cassell Petter and Galpin, London, c1880
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This print captures a pivotal moment in American history - the Confederate ironclad Merrimac sinking the USS Cumberland in 1862. In an audacious attempt to break through the Union blockade, the Merrimac proved its formidable power by successfully sinking two Union ships off Hampton Roads, Virginia. However, it was during its epic nine-hour battle with the Union's armored ship Monitor that naval warfare would be forever transformed. The outcome of this historic clash was inconclusive, as neither vessel could inflict serious damage upon the other. Yet, their encounter marked a turning point in maritime combat. The image showcases the innovative nature of this new era of warfare and highlights how technology played a crucial role in shaping conflicts. Amidst billowing smoke and engulfed by turbulent waters, we witness these iron behemoths engaged in fierce combat. The print's black-and-white composition adds a sense of drama and intensity to this monumental struggle for dominance at sea. As we gaze upon this scene from Cassells History of the United States, we are reminded of both the bravery and devastation brought about by war. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and our unyielding spirit when faced with adversity. Through this photograph, we are transported back to that fateful day in 1862 when two mighty vessels clashed on Hampton Roads' waters - forever etching their names into America's storied past.
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