From this location, on March 9, 1862, people gathered to watch the outcome of the first battle of ironclad warships, the U.S.S. Monitor and the C.S.S. Virginia (Merrimac).

From this location, on March 9, 1862, people gathered to watch the outcome of the first battle of ironclad warships, the U.S.S. Monitor and the C.S.S. Virginia (Merrimac). © Mike Lynaugh

From this location, on March 9, 1862, people gathered to watch the outcome of the first battle of ironclad warships, the U.S.S. Monitor and the C.S.S. Virginia (Merrimac).

© Mike Lynaugh