02827cam a22004093u 4500 24612 UtSlPG 20260610133550.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 12004865 UtSlPG en iso639-1 E456 Worden, John Lorimer, 1818-1897 The Monitor and the Merrimac Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-02-15 Produced by Graeme Mackreth and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "The Monitor and the Merrimac: Both sides of the story" by John Lorimer Worden et al. is a historical account written in the early 20th century that explores the iconic naval battle between the Union's USS Monitor and the Confederate's CSS Merrimac during the American Civil War. This work presents a unique perspective by featuring narratives from both sides of the conflict, including Lieutenant Worden's account from the Monitor and Chief Engineer Ramsay's reflections on the Merrimac. The book delves into the technological advancements of ironclad ships and their implications for naval warfare. The book is structured in three parts, with the first and second sections focusing on the personal experiences of the crews aboard the Monitor and the Merrimac as they engaged in battle on March 9, 1862. Worden details the preparation and execution of the Monitor's tactics, emphasizing the innovative design and the challenges faced during combat, while Ramsay recounts the Merrimac's construction and the fierce engagement it faced against Union forces. The final section, written by Rear-Admiral E.W. Watson, reflects on the fate of the Monitor following the battle. Through these narratives, the book not only recounts a pivotal moment in naval history but also highlights themes of bravery, ingenuity, and the harsh realities of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Naval battles Merrimack (Frigate) Monitor (Ironclad) Hampton Roads, Battle of, Va., 1862 United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Naval operations Virginia (Ironclad) Greene, Samuel Dana, 1839-1884 Ramsay, H. Ashton Watson, Eugene Winslow, 1843-1914 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24612 65613 65613