Hampton Roads has a rich history, and there’s no more memorable battle than the one between the Monitor and the Merrimac. The ...
As the first of its kind ever to be installed on a ship, the Monitor’s 115-ton revolving gun turret represented a major technological advancement that changed the course of naval architecture ...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) – For the first time in six years, the USS Monitor’s turret tank is being drained, allowing visitors the opportunity to view the usually hidden turret. The turret is ...