:::: American Civil War Vessels - UNION
Monitor
Code - AU10
£1.75
Description - U.S.S. MONITOR AU10
Monitor was the first turreted warship and
engaged the C.S.S. Virginia in the inconclusive
battle of Hampton Roads on 10-5-1862. She
sank in a gale on 1 December 1862.
Dimensions 179’ x 42’ x 12’
Armament 2 x 11” Dahlgren S.B.
Armour 5” Iron with 26” Wood Backing on
Sides, and 8” Iron on turret.
Speed 6 knots (usual Best speed 3 knots)
