This month marks the 150th anniversary of the sinking of the USS Monitor back in 1862, less than a year after its launch. As the most recent newsletter of the John Ericsson Society New York (JESNY) points out, the Monitor had a short life but left a long legacy, with Monitor class vessels actively deployed… [Read More]
Just Check the Monitor’s Manifest!
March 19, 2012 By Connie Nordhielm Wooldridge
Filed Under: News, Thank You Very Much Captain Ericsson Tagged With: 150th anniversary of the sinking of the USS Monitor, Cape Hatteras, Coordinator of Education and Outreach for the Monitor Sanctuary, John Ericsson Society New York, Mariner’s Museum in Newport News, Monitor National Marine Sanctuary, NC, Remains of two sailors from the Monitor, Shannon Ricles