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Ironclad: 1862

Submitted by Dave on Fri, 04/04/2008 - 2:21am.
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Ironclad: 1862

July 9, 1862. Deck and turret of U.S.S. Monitor on the James River, Virginia. From photographs of the Federal Navy, and seaborne expeditions against the Atlantic Coast of the Confederacy. Wet collodion glass negative, left half of stereo pair. Photographed by James F. Gibson. View full size.

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Monitor Awning

Submitted by Anonymous Tipster on Fri, 04/04/2008 - 12:38pm.

The awning kept the heat down inside the turret, the top of which was open grillwork.

Full circle

Submitted by Anthony on Fri, 04/04/2008 - 11:01am.

It's funny to see it pristine. I am accustomed to the photos that have emerged since the discovery of the wreck and the artifacts that have been salvaged, including the propeller and part of the shaft.

http://www.mariner.org/monitor/09_today/monitor_col.html

http://www.mariner.org/exhibitions/ussmonitorcenter/

July 9

Submitted by Bruno on Fri, 04/04/2008 - 10:43am.

Judging from the unbuttoned coats and straw hat, and by the date the photo was taken, I'd say it was a pretty warm day. I'm sure the sailors were more than thankful for the fabric that saved them from the direct sun. Can you imagine having to sit inside such an overdeveloped tin can in the Southern summer?

Gazebo roof

Submitted by en_dash on Fri, 04/04/2008 - 9:26am.

What was that fabric roof possibly for? Shielding those two sailors from the sun while they play cards, or whatever it is they're doing?

Garrett Dash Nelson

Brilliant

Submitted by Karina on Fri, 04/04/2008 - 5:23am.

I love this blog. Very beautiful and high standard photographs in great quality. Thanks.
http://karinabrys.wordpress.com/

Impact Damage

Submitted by Rick van Nooij on Fri, 04/04/2008 - 4:37am.

Wow, Imagine what those broken off rivets did with the gun crew inside the turret.

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