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U.S.S. Monitor | A most timely model. The Monitor has recently been the subject of numerous news articles and TV documentaries. Her remains were found off Cape Hatteras and a major expedition was formed to recover and preserve her engine and other artifacts. Monitor had a unique low hull, sheathed in 1″ iron plate, which presented a small target. The rotating gun turret permitted firing in all directions while underway.
The USS Monitor is a historic and iconic naval vessel that played a significant role in American history. Commissioned in 1862 during the Civil War, it was the first ironclad warship built for the Union Navy. Designed by Swedish engineer John Ericsson, the Monitor was a revolutionary and groundbreaking ship, completely different from any other warship of its time.
The most striking feature of the USS Monitor was its unique design, with a low-profile, rotating turret that housed two powerful guns. This design allowed for a full 360-degree range of fire, making the ship highly versatile and effective in battle. The turret was also heavily armored, providing protection for the crew and vital machinery.
The U.S.S. Monitor is a model suitable for the less experienced modeler. It contains a pre-carved basswood hull, etched brass, Britannia fittings, and everything else necessary to successfully complete your own piece of history. It is important to note that some pictured items may have been built with optional items not included as part of standard kits, such as pedestals, bases, cases, paint, etc. If there are any questions about the contents of a particular kit, please contact Bluejacket.
Paint Kit Contents:
Thinner (1 oz)
Clear (1 oz)
Primer
Flat Black
British Crimson
LOA: 10 3/4″
Scale: 1/16″
Finished Model: $900.00
The USS Monitor is a historic and iconic naval vessel that played a significant role in American history. Commissioned in 1862 during the Civil War, it was the first ironclad warship built for the Union Navy. Designed by Swedish engineer John Ericsson, the Monitor was a revolutionary and groundbreaking ship, completely different from any other warship of its time.
The most striking feature of the USS Monitor was its unique design, with a low-profile, rotating turret that housed two powerful guns. This design allowed for a full 360-degree range of fire, making the ship highly versatile and effective in battle. The turret was also heavily armored, providing protection for the crew and vital machinery.
The hull of the Monitor was also heavily armored with iron plates, giving it a distinct appearance and earning it the nickname ‘cheesebox on a raft.’ This armor made the ship nearly impenetrable to enemy fire, giving it a huge advantage in combat. The ship’s shallow draft also made it ideal for navigating shallow waters and rivers, allowing it to operate in areas where larger ships could not.
The Monitor’s first and most famous battle was against the Confederate ironclad ship, the CSS Virginia, in the Battle of Hampton Roads. This historic clash of ironclads marked the first time in history that two such ships engaged in combat, and it changed the course of naval warfare forever. The two ships pounded each other with gunfire, but due to the Monitor’s superior armor and design, it was able to withstand the Virginia’s attacks. The battle ended in a stalemate, but the Monitor had proven its worth as a formidable warship.
After the Battle of Hampton Roads, the Monitor continued to serve in the Union Navy, participating in several other battles and operations. However, in December 1862, the ship encountered a severe storm off the coast of North Carolina and sank, tragically taking 16 crew members with it. Despite its short service life of only nine months, the Monitor left a lasting impact on naval warfare, paving the way for modern warships and inspiring future designs.
Today, the USS Monitor is a national treasure, and its legacy lives on through numerous artifacts and replicas on display in museums and historic sites across the country. In 1973, the ship’s wreck was discovered, and many of its artifacts were recovered, providing valuable insight into its construction and technology. The Monitor’s iconic turret and other artifacts can be seen at the USS Monitor Center at the Mariners’ Museum in Newport News, Virginia.
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