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The Monitor and the Merrimac

By John Lorimer Worden
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First-person accounts from officers and an engineer on both sides of the March 9, 1862 ironclad engagement recount onboard actions, damage, and tactical decisions during a close-range exchange; Union narrators describe hurried fitting, defensive orders, and limits on powder charges, while the Confederate engineer details armor, propulsion, and battle damage to his ship. An eyewitness appendix records the later loss of the Union vessel. Together the testimonies combine technical description, shipboard impressions, and operational context to explain how the encounter unfolded, why commanders acted as they did, and how the clash checked the Confederate ironclad’s threat to the Union fleet.

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John Lorimer Worden

John Lorimer Worden was a notable figure in American naval history, best remembered for his command of the USS Monitor during the Civil War. His leadership during the famous Battle of Hampton Roads, where the Monitor faced off against the CSS Virginia (formerly known as the Merrimack), marked a significant turning point in naval warfare with the introduction of ironclad ships. Worden's experiences and insights into naval strategy and technology are captured in his writings, including the well-known account "The Monitor and the Merrimac." His contributions to the development of modern naval tactics and ship design continue to be recognized in maritime studies.

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