| 单词 | Merrimac |
| 例句 | The volunteers will transcribe the handwriting of the anonymous crewman or crewmen who chronicled voyages of the Merrimac, which sailed from New London on July 17, 1844. Volunteers answer call to transcribe 1844 whaler’s journal 2021-01-10T05:00:00Z Gallus anticipated a difficult season at his Merrimac Ferry Landing Concessions, but figured he’d be able to weather the expected downturn and survive for another year. Ice cream sales, boat repair boom on Lake Wisconsin 2020-07-27T04:00:00Z The yearbook is named for Virginia’s famous ironclad Confederate warship, the Merrimac. Commentary: A fitting end to the last Confederate monument in Southern California 2020-07-08T04:00:00Z About 7:10 a.m., officers responded to the 1500 block of Merrimac Drive in Hyattsville and discovered an unresponsive man with trauma to the upper body, Prince George’s County police said in a statement. Local digest: 86-year-0ld woman dies in an apartment fire in Glover Park 2020-03-18T04:00:00Z Police said based on the area he was caught, and that his flight wings are clipped, he’s believed to be from the Newton, Plaistow, Merrimac or Haverhill area. Police trying to place wandering peacock with owner 2019-07-08T04:00:00Z With the proceeds, he and his third wife, Judith Thompson, bought a house in Merrimac, Massachusetts. Photographer Harold Feinstein, the unsung chronicler of Coney Island 2019-05-05T04:00:00Z The Merrimac Ferry began operating as a private toll ferry in 1844 before being taken over by Sauk and Columbia counties in 1924. Ice cream sales, boat repair boom on Lake Wisconsin 2020-07-27T04:00:00Z Authorities say Scott Kirkpatrick apparently didn’t realize the road on which he was driving led to Merrimac Ferry landing and the lake. Driver dies when SUV plunges into Lake Wisconsin 2018-08-29T04:00:00Z Authorities closed the river Saturday afternoon between the James River Bridge and the Monitor Merrimac Memorial Bridge Tunnel as they conducted their search. 2 missing, 4 rescued from James River boat collision 2018-07-14T04:00:00Z Saturday that her husband and daughter were overdue in arriving at Merrimac Shores Yacht Basin in Hampton after traveling down the York River from West Point. Coast Guard rescues man, daughter, off Virginia coast 2018-04-29T04:00:00Z Merrimac Police Chief Eric Shears says the man died shortly before 8:30 p.m. Police: Driver dies after fleeing cop, crashing into pole 2017-06-04T04:00:00Z “They weren’t working and were sitting around playing video games. So I walked from my house in Merrimac to Northern Essex Community College and I enrolled in school” in 2007. Massachusetts grad student aspires over heart health scares 2017-04-17T04:00:00Z I went there right after moving into an apartment on Merrimac Drive with my college roommate, Pat. Perspective | Sub sandwiches, records and beer: Remembering Langley Park, Md., circa 1980 2017-04-16T04:00:00Z “I remember that winter was rough,” recalled Joe Vittengl, general manager at Devil’s Head Resort in Merrimac for the past 26 years. Mild weather helps Wisconsin golf courses, hurts ski hills 2015-12-13T05:00:00Z Attorney Dana J. Boente says the Carters allowed food stamp recipients to trade their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits for cash at the Merrimac Market The recipients received half the amount charged to EBT cards. Man must pay $1.9m restitution in food stamp fraud case 2015-09-22T04:00:00Z The man told police he was standing outside in the 1600 block of North Merrimac Avenue when a male attacker fired shots from across the street, Greer said. 4 men hurt in separate shootings 2014-11-26T05:00:00Z He entered the war at Norfolk in 1861, and in 1862 was in command of the Marines on the famous Merrimac in the battle of Hampton Roads. Historic Fredericksburg The Story of an Old Town 2012-04-11T02:00:30.517Z The Cumberland being utterly demolished, the Merrimac turned her attention to the Congress. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 2012-04-03T02:00:38.807Z Great, indeed, was the excitement caused by the deeds of the Monitor and Merrimac amongst the officers and men of Her Majesty’s North Atlantic Squadron. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 2 2012-04-03T02:00:36.237Z July found me back in New England at a farm on the banks of the Merrimac in West Newbury. Immortal Youth A Study in the Will to Create 2012-04-03T02:00:30.247Z The other two were marched through the wilderness for several days till they came to a halt on an island in the Merrimac river about six miles above Concord, New Hampshire. Noble Deeds of American Women With Biographical Sketches of Some of the More Prominent 2012-03-10T03:00:13.687Z Day after day they paddled down the Merrimac, the three taking turns in the unaccustomed labour. Historic Shrines of America Being the Story of One Hundred and Twenty Historic Buildings and the Pioneers Who Made Them Notable 2012-03-08T03:00:11.013Z Once the Merrimac struck her near midships, but only to prove that the battery could not be run down nor shot down. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 2012-04-03T02:00:38.807Z “Our submarine fleet” has become a byword, while none of their exploits have excelled those of the Merrimac and Monitor, two of the very earliest examples constructed. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 2 2012-04-03T02:00:36.237Z The home, "Elms Farm," as it was called later, from the elms about it, was in a valley at a bend of the Merrimac. Famous American Statesmen 2012-03-01T03:00:26.167Z In the lofty ridge, separating the waters of the Merrimac and the Connecticut is Grand Monadnock, twenty-two miles east of the Connecticut River; thirty miles north of this is Sunapee, and forty-eight farther, Moosehillock. Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast 2012-02-22T03:00:25.113Z They went to Haverhill and there upon the bank of the Merrimac he set up his second store. The Romance of a Great Store 2012-02-20T03:00:21.577Z Soon after receiving the third shot, the Merrimac made off at full speed, and the contest was not renewed. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 2012-04-03T02:00:38.807Z He was on the Cumberland when the Merrimac sank her. Vignettes of Manhattan; Outlines in Local Color 2012-02-20T03:00:20.550Z The boat had before been the property of Thoreau, built by his hands and used by him on the famous voyage described in his "Week on the Concord and Merrimac Rivers." Literary Shrines The Haunts of Some Famous American Authors 2012-02-18T03:00:15.287Z Their grant covered the territory between the Merrimac and Sagadahoc rivers. Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast 2012-02-22T03:00:25.113Z The story of his untiring activity has been told almost as often as that of the battle between the Monitor and the Merrimac. Inventors 2012-02-08T03:00:16.647Z The Southerners had, when the strife commenced, seized and partially burned the Merrimac, a steam-frigate belonging to the United States navy, then lying at the Norfolk Navy-yard. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 2012-04-03T02:00:38.807Z We had some splendid vistas of bluff-girt scenery this morning, especially near Merrimac, where some of the elevations are the highest along the river. Historic Waterways?Six Hundred Miles of Canoeing Down the Rock, Fox, and Wisconsin Rivers 2012-01-13T03:00:14.813Z Hitherto I have said nothing concerning that great bugbear, the Merrimac. Nurse and Spy in the Union Army The Adventures and Experiences of a Woman in Hospitals, Camps, and Battle-Fields 2012-01-07T03:00:15.907Z This king among fishes formerly frequented the Kennebec, the Merrimac, and were even taken in Ipswich River, and the small streams flowing into Massachusetts Bay. Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast 2012-02-22T03:00:25.113Z The result of the naval battle in Hampton Roads, on the 9th of March, 1862, between the little Monitor and the big Merrimac made Ericsson the hero of the hour. Inventors 2012-02-08T03:00:16.647Z The guns of the Merrimac appeared to have been specially trained on the after-magazine of the Congress, and shot after shot entered that part of the ship. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 2012-04-03T02:00:38.807Z Dahlgren guns; her crew numbered 58, while that of the “Merrimac” numbered about 300. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 8 "Haller, Albrecht" to "Harmonium" 2012-01-02T03:00:22.443Z When the Merrimac was within a hundred yards of the two frigates, they both discharged their tremendous broadsides against her armor. Nurse and Spy in the Union Army The Adventures and Experiences of a Woman in Hospitals, Camps, and Battle-Fields 2012-01-07T03:00:15.907Z The hill is one of a range stretching away northward in a broken line toward the Merrimac. Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast 2012-02-22T03:00:25.113Z Had no David appeared to stop the ravages of the Confederate Goliath, it is hard to say what might not have been the injury inflicted upon the cause of the200 Union by the terrible Merrimac. Inventors 2012-02-08T03:00:16.647Z The officers of the Congress, seeing the fate of the Cumberland, determined that the Merrimac should not, at least, sink their vessel. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 2012-04-03T02:00:38.807Z Between 4 and 4.30 the “Congress,” having been raked fore and aft for nearly an hour by the “Merrimac,” was forced to surrender. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 8 "Haller, Albrecht" to "Harmonium" 2012-01-02T03:00:22.443Z The Merrimac was impervious to balls, and could go where she pleased. Nurse and Spy in the Union Army The Adventures and Experiences of a Woman in Hospitals, Camps, and Battle-Fields 2012-01-07T03:00:15.907Z There were twin lights on the north point of Plymouth harbor, on Thatcher's Island, off Cape Ann, and at the northerly end of Plum Island, at the mouth of the Merrimac. Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast 2012-02-22T03:00:25.113Z View from the north of the Owl's Head, a hill two miles north of east of Merrimac, which has been shaped by the ice. The Geography of the Region about Devils Lake and the Dalles of the Wisconsin 2011-11-29T03:00:17.347Z The Merrimac was soon close on them, and delivered a broadside, which was terribly destructive, a shell killing, at one of the guns, every man engaged except one. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 2012-04-03T02:00:38.807Z While directing a fire of hot shot to burn the “Congress,” Commodore Buchanan of the “Merrimac” was severely wounded and was succeeded in the command by Lieutenant Catesby ap Roger Jones. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 8 "Haller, Albrecht" to "Harmonium" 2012-01-02T03:00:22.443Z At sundown there was nothing to dispute the empire of the seas with the Merrimac, and had a land attack been made by Magruder then, God only knows what our fate would have been.’ Nurse and Spy in the Union Army The Adventures and Experiences of a Woman in Hospitals, Camps, and Battle-Fields 2012-01-07T03:00:15.907Z The inventor was Major Samuel Sewall, of York, whose bridge was the model of those subsequently built over the Charles, Mystic, and Merrimac. Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast 2012-02-22T03:00:25.113Z Profile across the Baraboo ranges through Merrimac 5 Transcriber's note: There is no figure 3. The Geography of the Region about Devils Lake and the Dalles of the Wisconsin 2011-11-29T03:00:17.347Z Thus, slowly drifting down with the current, and again steaming up, the Merrimac continued for an hour to fire into her opponent. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 2012-04-03T02:00:38.807Z In June the Confederates set to work to raise one of these abandoned vessels, the frigate “Merrimac” of 3500 tons and 40 guns, and to rebuild it as an iron-clad. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 8 "Haller, Albrecht" to "Harmonium" 2012-01-02T03:00:22.443Z FRANKLIN, a city of Merrimack county, New Hampshire, U.S.A., at the confluence of the Pemigewasset and Winnepesaukee rivers to form the Merrimac; about 95 m. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 1 "Franciscans" to "French Language" 2011-10-22T02:00:29.487Z They are lines addressed to the Merrimac River by an American poet—whether a major or minor I do not know, having forgotten his name. Birds and Man 2011-10-20T02:00:25.513Z In some parts of its course, as about Merrimac, the Wisconsin river is marked by such islands at low water, and by a much larger number of bars. The Geography of the Region about Devils Lake and the Dalles of the Wisconsin 2011-11-29T03:00:17.347Z At nightfall the Merrimac, satisfied with her afternoon’s work of death and destruction, steamed in under Sewall’s Point. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 2012-04-03T02:00:38.807Z Actual firing began about 2 o’clock, when the “Merrimac” was nearly a mile from the “Congress” and the “Cumberland.” Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 8 "Haller, Albrecht" to "Harmonium" 2012-01-02T03:00:22.443Z After a wait of several days, we embarked at Alexandria on the steamer "Merrimac," and proceeded down the Potomac to the ocean, thence to New York City. A Narrative of Service with the Third Wisconsin Infantry 2011-10-15T02:00:29.757Z The battle was the combat between the Merrimac and the Monitor. Great Inventions and Discoveries 2011-10-01T02:00:30.900Z Many of them occur somewhat within the terminal moraine a few miles northwest of Merrimac. The Geography of the Region about Devils Lake and the Dalles of the Wisconsin 2011-11-29T03:00:17.347Z That the Merrimac was not expected was evidenced by the boats at the booms, and the sailors’ clothes still hanging in the rigging of the enemy’s vessels. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 2012-04-03T02:00:38.807Z When the “Merrimac” advanced to attack the “Minnesota,” the “Monitor” went out to meet her, and the battle between the iron-clads began about 9 A.M. on the 9th. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 8 "Haller, Albrecht" to "Harmonium" 2012-01-02T03:00:22.443Z Lowell is situated not a great distance from Boston, at the confluence of the rivers Merrimac and Concord. Mind Amongst the Spindles 2011-09-20T02:00:13.677Z The water used in these experiments was obtained from the Merrimac River at Lawrence. Chlorination of Water 2011-09-13T02:00:32.243Z The rolling, undulating topography characteristic of ground moraines is well shown about the City of Baraboo and between that point and the lake, and at many less easily designated points about Merrimac. The Geography of the Region about Devils Lake and the Dalles of the Wisconsin 2011-11-29T03:00:17.347Z Shortly after this, the Merrimac again attacked the unfortunate ship, advancing with her greatest speed, her ram making another hole below the water-line. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 2012-04-03T02:00:38.807Z After the evacuation of Norfolk by the Confederates on the 9th of May Commodore Josiah Tattnall, then in command of the “Merrimac,” being unable to take her up the James, sank her. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 8 "Haller, Albrecht" to "Harmonium" 2012-01-02T03:00:22.443Z As, one by one, the lights appear in the cottage windows, their reflected fires shoot up from the depths of the Merrimac. Mind Amongst the Spindles 2011-09-20T02:00:13.677Z That boat reminded me of the pictures in my school history of the Merrimac, and later, on my first visit to the Nile, the massive Temple of Karnak reminded me of that boat. Down the Yellowstone 2011-08-29T02:01:06.730Z The wooden walls of the navies disappeared as a defence after the conflict between the Monitor and the Merrimac, and muzzle-loading muskets became things of the past. Inventions in the Century 2011-07-20T02:00:14.643Z The Merrimac did not for a few minutes see this token of surrender, and continued to fire. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 2012-04-03T02:00:38.807Z The “Monitor” withdrew in the confusion consequent upon the wounding of her commanding officer; and the “Merrimac” after a short wait for her adversary steamed back to Norfolk. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 8 "Haller, Albrecht" to "Harmonium" 2012-01-02T03:00:22.443Z We will leave them—for it is possible that they will linger till after midnight, and we have staid quite long enough to obtain an evening's glimpse at the Merrimac. Mind Amongst the Spindles 2011-09-20T02:00:13.677Z The following year the Massachusetts authorities ordered the survey of the Merrimac and established civil government at York. The Colonization of North America 1492-1783 2011-07-06T02:00:47.077Z She passed the wreck of the Merrimac, and with the spray dashing high over her bows, started westward along the coast. Four American Naval Heroes Paul Jones, Admiral Farragut, Oliver H. Perry, Admiral Dewey 2011-07-04T02:00:24.047Z A tug that had followed the Merrimac out of Norfolk then came alongside the Congress, and ordered the officers on board. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 2012-04-03T02:00:38.807Z He followed the lumbering business on the Merrimac river in early life. Fifty Years In The Northwest With An Introduction And Appendix Containing Reminiscences, Incidents And Notes 2011-06-13T02:00:27.317Z I remember the first steamboat which ever came hissing and puffing and groaning and sputtering up the calm surface of the Merrimac. Mind Amongst the Spindles 2011-09-20T02:00:13.677Z "Ah, yes," rejoined Amy, "and that little opening into the Bay of Fundy that they call 'The Gut' is like the passage where Hobson tried to sink the Merrimac." Amy in Acadia A Story for Girls 2011-04-29T02:00:08.307Z The Merrimac, which she defeated in Hampton Roads, was a wooden frigate which the Confederates had made into an iron-clad by covering her with railroad rails. Four American Naval Heroes Paul Jones, Admiral Farragut, Oliver H. Perry, Admiral Dewey 2011-07-04T02:00:24.047Z The Monitor went round the Merrimac repeatedly, probing her sides, seeking for weak points, and reserving her fire with coolness, until she had the right spot and the right range, and made her experiments accordingly. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 2012-04-03T02:00:38.807Z Lieutenant Hobson, a young man of twenty-eight, worked out the plan of sinking the collier Merrimac across the channel; and to him the important task of carrying it out was assigned. American Leaders and Heroes A preliminary text-book in United States History 2011-04-03T02:00:17.547Z But even to the stranger's eye, if he have any taste for the beautiful in nature, the charms of the banks of the Merrimac would not be disregarded. Mind Amongst the Spindles 2011-09-20T02:00:13.677Z The house stood on a bluff of the Merrimac, within sight of the Rapids; and the sound of the rushing waters came in upon our silence. Education in The Home, The Kindergarten, and The Primary School 2011-03-27T02:00:15.947Z Then the Merrimac attacked the Congress, drove her ashore, and set her on fire with red hot shot. Four American Naval Heroes Paul Jones, Admiral Farragut, Oliver H. Perry, Admiral Dewey 2011-07-04T02:00:24.047Z In this way the Merrimac received three shots.... The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 2012-04-03T02:00:38.807Z Torpedoes were so arranged on the sides of the Merrimac that their explosion would shatter her bottom and sink her in the channel. American Leaders and Heroes A preliminary text-book in United States History 2011-04-03T02:00:17.547Z These are summer scenes; and in winter there is nothing particularly beautiful in the icy robe with which the Merrimac often enrobes its chilled waters. Mind Amongst the Spindles 2011-09-20T02:00:13.677Z The American Civil War, and the report that the Confederates were converting the “Merrimac” into an ironclad, caused the navy department to invite proposals for the construction of armoured ships. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 7 "Equation" to "Ethics" 2011-02-27T03:00:31.973Z Meanwhile, broadside after broadside had been fired at the Merrimac; but the shot bounded harmlessly from her sloping iron sides. Four American Naval Heroes Paul Jones, Admiral Farragut, Oliver H. Perry, Admiral Dewey 2011-07-04T02:00:24.047Z As the Merrimac rounded and rapidly came up again, she once more raked the Cumberland, killing or wounding sixteen more men. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 2012-04-03T02:00:38.807Z On the night appointed for the daring feat, the Merrimac did not get well started before the morning light began to appear in the eastern sky, so that Admiral Sampson recalled the expedition. American Leaders and Heroes A preliminary text-book in United States History 2011-04-03T02:00:17.547Z But there is another glad scene occasionally upon the Merrimac—and that is, when there is a launching. Mind Amongst the Spindles 2011-09-20T02:00:13.677Z Was the arrival of the Monitor in Hampton Roads on that morning, after the havoc made by the Merrimac, accidental? The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z How could a stop be made to this fearful work of the Merrimac? Four American Naval Heroes Paul Jones, Admiral Farragut, Oliver H. Perry, Admiral Dewey 2011-07-04T02:00:24.047Z Thus had the Merrimac sunk one and burned a second of the largest of the vessels of the enemy. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 2012-04-03T02:00:38.807Z Suddenly from the forts and the war-vessels in the harbor a storm of shot and shell beat in pitiless fury about the Merrimac. American Leaders and Heroes A preliminary text-book in United States History 2011-04-03T02:00:17.547Z Such is many a morning scene on the banks of the Merrimac; and not less delightful are those of the evening. Mind Amongst the Spindles 2011-09-20T02:00:13.677Z Upon the first battle of Manassas, the Peninsular campaigns, the blowing up of the Merrimac, the battles of Antietam, Gettysburg, Vicksburg, New Orleans, and Sherman's campaign, he was well informed. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z On the morning of March 9th, when the Merrimac steamed out to finish her work of destruction, a stupendous cannon ball came thundering against her black side. Four American Naval Heroes Paul Jones, Admiral Farragut, Oliver H. Perry, Admiral Dewey 2011-07-04T02:00:24.047Z Having settled the fate of these two ships, the Merrimac had, about 5 o’clock in the afternoon, started to tackle the Minnesota. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 2012-04-03T02:00:38.807Z Why, suppose the American men did nothing, there are women enough in Massachusetts to throw every soldier into the Merrimac! Speeches, Addresses, and Occasional Sermons, Volume 3 (of 3) 2010-12-20T17:11:42.357Z The particulars were so minutely given, as to leave no room for doubt that it was the beautiful vessel which I had seen launched, upon the banks of the Merrimac. Mind Amongst the Spindles 2011-09-20T02:00:13.677Z Sure enough, despairing of driving her doughty opponent off the field with broadsides, the Merrimac determined to try the effect of her ram. Terry's Trials and Triumphs The broadsides returned by the Merrimac fell harmlessly on the flat deck and iron turret of the Monitor. Four American Naval Heroes Paul Jones, Admiral Farragut, Oliver H. Perry, Admiral Dewey 2011-07-04T02:00:24.047Z The Merrimac and the Monitor kept on approaching each other, the former waiting until she would choose her distance, and the latter apparently not knowing what to make of her queer-looking antagonist. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 2012-04-03T02:00:38.807Z Hobson, in sinking the Merrimac, displayed a heroism that has never been surpassed. Cuba Its Past, Present, and Future Mr. Greenough and his help have improved a few leisure days in removing the trees that entirely concealed the Merrimac. Mind Amongst the Spindles 2011-09-20T02:00:13.677Z For some minutes the Minnesota's men were kept in harrowing uncertainty as the Merrimac hung off to mid-stream, apparently undecided as to what to do next. Terry's Trials and Triumphs Finally the Merrimac withdrew, leaving the Monitor in possession of the bay. Four American Naval Heroes Paul Jones, Admiral Farragut, Oliver H. Perry, Admiral Dewey 2011-07-04T02:00:24.047Z Finding that she was much more formidable than she looked, the Merrimac attempted to run her down; but her superior speed and quicker handling enabled her to dodge and turn rapidly. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 2012-04-03T02:00:38.807Z I remember seeing the United States frigate Merrimac in the harbour and wishing myself aboard her. The Story of a Strange Career Being the Autobiography of a Convict; an Authentic Document The Merrimac had been blown up by her commander, Josiah Tattnall, and so effectively destroyed that no fragments sufficient to reveal the details of her construction were ever recovered. A Flight in Spring In the car Lucania from New York to the Pacific coast and back, during April and May, 1898 Among the war-ships burned and sunk at the navy-yard upon its abandonment was the fine frigate Merrimac, of over three thousand tons, and carrying forty guns. Terry's Trials and Triumphs One of these vessels, the Tennessee, was a huge iron ram like the Merrimac. Four American Naval Heroes Paul Jones, Admiral Farragut, Oliver H. Perry, Admiral Dewey 2011-07-04T02:00:24.047Z “Yes; and whipped the Merrimac!” was the answer. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 2012-04-03T02:00:38.807Z This was a voyage on the Concord and Merrimac rivers—a pleasant piece of idling turned to excellent literary account. The Vagabond in Literature The plan of rebuilding the Merrimac was proposed, but was found impracticable on account of the expense, although her hull was almost uninjured. A Flight in Spring In the car Lucania from New York to the Pacific coast and back, during April and May, 1898 Never before had the tremendous power for harm of the ironclad ram been displayed, and by that one blow the Merrimac had put out of date the navies of the world as then constructed. Terry's Trials and Triumphs The sinking of the Merrimac did not obstruct the channel completely. Four American Naval Heroes Paul Jones, Admiral Farragut, Oliver H. Perry, Admiral Dewey 2011-07-04T02:00:24.047Z That was the time when the dread Merrimac was receiving her finishing touches at the Gosport Navy Yard. Personal Recollections of the Civil War By One Who Took Part in It as a Private Soldier in the 21st Volunteer Regiment of Infantry from Massachusetts What Thoreau did for the woods at Maine and the waters of Merrimac, Jefferies did for the Wiltshire streams and the Sussex hedgerows. The Vagabond in Literature The Merrimac then turned her attack upon the Congress, and the other Confederate ships began to engage in the battle. A Flight in Spring In the car Lucania from New York to the Pacific coast and back, during April and May, 1898 Meanwhile the Merrimac had been joined by a number of smaller vessels that had come down the James River after running in gallant style the gauntlet of the Federal batteries which lined the northern bank. Terry's Trials and Triumphs At half-past two o'clock in the morning of June 3d, the Merrimac was headed straight for the channel. Four American Naval Heroes Paul Jones, Admiral Farragut, Oliver H. Perry, Admiral Dewey 2011-07-04T02:00:24.047Z He expects me to give up the Merrimac for the Soldiers' Monument! Harper's Round Table, August 13, 1895 This grant included all the land between the Merrimac and Kennebec Rivers. The Greater Republic A History of the United States Early Sunday morning the Merrimac again turned seaward, evidently intending to attack the Minnesota. A Flight in Spring In the car Lucania from New York to the Pacific coast and back, during April and May, 1898 The heavy guns of the Merrimac had again and again raked them with dreadful effect, and the dead and the dying lay strewn about, confused with splintered beams and shattered gun-carriages. Terry's Trials and Triumphs The crew of the steam launch, which was following closely behind, saw the Merrimac swing across the channel and then heard the explosions. Four American Naval Heroes Paul Jones, Admiral Farragut, Oliver H. Perry, Admiral Dewey 2011-07-04T02:00:24.047Z Early the following morning the Merrimac again steamed forth to take up the work she had so well begun, and to destroy the Union fleet. Harper's Round Table, May 14, 1895 Some months later, upon the evacuation of Norfolk, the Merrimac was blown up to prevent her falling into the hands of the Unionists, and the Monitor foundered off Hatteras in December, 1862. The Greater Republic A History of the United States The Minnesota joined in the conflict, and fired her broadside of fifty guns into the Merrimac. A Flight in Spring In the car Lucania from New York to the Pacific coast and back, during April and May, 1898 Of course, being aground, she could not sink; but the rifled guns of the Merrimac had torn great gaping holes in her high sides. Terry's Trials and Triumphs Ships loaded with burning cotton, and even a half-finished ram like the Merrimac floated down stream, a mass of flames. Four American Naval Heroes Paul Jones, Admiral Farragut, Oliver H. Perry, Admiral Dewey 2011-07-04T02:00:24.047Z Then, forging ahead, the Merrimac struck her antagonist with her steel prow, and the sloop of war reeled and shuddered, and through the great rent in her side the black water rushed. Harper's Round Table, May 14, 1895 The shots of the gunboats did no more harm than those of the Cumberland and Congress when fired against the Merrimac. The Greater Republic A History of the United States At the beginning of the war the Merrimac was again in Hampton Roads, undergoing repairs at the navy yard, just across the river from Norfolk. A Flight in Spring In the car Lucania from New York to the Pacific coast and back, during April and May, 1898 "Sold again!" he cried, as the Merrimac sullenly sheered off. Terry's Trials and Triumphs The Confederates had captured the Norfolk navy yard, and with it the United States vessel Merrimac, which was there at the time. Four American Naval Heroes Paul Jones, Admiral Farragut, Oliver H. Perry, Admiral Dewey 2011-07-04T02:00:24.047Z Daniel liked to wander along the banks of the Merrimac River, and as he played in the fields and woods, he learned a great deal about animals and plants. The Child's Book of American Biography A number of the Merrimac's shots struck the Monitor's pilot-house and turret, the crash doing no harm except almost to deafen the men within. The Greater Republic A History of the United States When the Cumberland was rammed, the iron shoe that covered the Merrimac's ram was torn off, and so she had nothing but the oak foundation to oppose to the iron sides of the Monitor. A Flight in Spring In the car Lucania from New York to the Pacific coast and back, during April and May, 1898 The Merrimac could not follow on account of the shallowness of the water, but remained out in the channel awaiting the other's return. Terry's Trials and Triumphs In the adjoining hall is the painting of the encounter between the Monitor and the Merrimac. Dorothy's Tour He first wrote an account of a week's trip on the Concord and Merrimac rivers. The Child's Book of American Biography A month before the fight between the Monitor and Merrimac, a formidable naval expedition under Commodore Goldsborough and General Ambrose E. Burnside passed down the Atlantic coast and captured Roanoke Island. The Greater Republic A History of the United States The guns on the Merrimac poured forth broadside after broadside. A Flight in Spring In the car Lucania from New York to the Pacific coast and back, during April and May, 1898 If the Merrimac should resume her work of destruction, there was slight chance of any one on board surviving the catastrophe. Terry's Trials and Triumphs Have any of you heard of the wonderful battle between the "Monitor" and the "Merrimac"? The Story of Our Country Every Child Can Read For industrial purposes generally the river most exploited is the Merrimac, upon which stand the leading cotton towns of Lowell, Lawrence and Manchester. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 5 "Cosway" to "Coucy" She was rechristened the Virginia, but will always be remembered as the Merrimac. The Greater Republic A History of the United States One of my earliest recollections is of the United States frigate, Merrimac, which anchored off Norfolk in 1855 before making her first voyage. A Flight in Spring In the car Lucania from New York to the Pacific coast and back, during April and May, 1898 The men on the Merrimac did not seem to think it worth minding, for they came steaming up and began firing at the Minnesota when they were a mile away. Stories of Our Naval Heroes Every Child Can Read But the "Merrimac" got the worst of it, and in the end she turned and hurried back to Norfolk, from which place she had come. The Story of Our Country Every Child Can Read In his boyhood, life in the Merrimac valley was primitive enough. Children's Stories in American Literature, 1660-1860 The Minnesota and Roanoke moved out to meet the Merrimac, but both got aground. The Greater Republic A History of the United States The Merrimac was the pride of my heart. A Flight in Spring In the car Lucania from New York to the Pacific coast and back, during April and May, 1898 This vessel was the Merrimac, which had carried a load of coal to the American fleet that lay outside of Santiago de Cuba. Stories of Our Naval Heroes Every Child Can Read More vessels like the "Monitor" were built in the North, and a number somewhat like the "Merrimac" were built in the South. The Story of Our Country Every Child Can Read He brought the news of the destruction of the Merrimac. Diary of Battery A, First Regiment Rhode Island Light Artillery The aim was accurate, but the iron balls which struck the massive hide of the Merrimac bounded off like pebbles skipping over the water. The Greater Republic A History of the United States In the same way, the heaviest shot from the Monitor's guns bounded off the slanting sides of the Merrimac, like foul balls from a player's bat. A Flight in Spring In the car Lucania from New York to the Pacific coast and back, during April and May, 1898 It was the Monitor, the new vessel which Captain Ericsson had built and sent down to fight the Merrimac. Stories of Our Naval Heroes Every Child Can Read There were three more ships in the fleet, but it was now near night, and so the "Merrimac," as the iron monster was called, steamed away. The Story of Our Country Every Child Can Read CONCORD, the capital of New Hampshire, U.S.A., and the county-seat of Merrimack county, on both sides of the Merrimac river, about 75 m. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 7 "Columbus" to "Condottiere" Swinging slowly around, the Merrimac next steamed a mile up the James, and, turning again, came back under full speed. The Greater Republic A History of the United States Now the two craft seemed joined together, now the Monitor would run around the Merrimac, as if trying to find a weak spot. A Flight in Spring In the car Lucania from New York to the Pacific coast and back, during April and May, 1898 The Merrimac was the cork with which they wanted to fasten up the Spanish ships in the water-bottle of Santiago. Stories of Our Naval Heroes Every Child Can Read The "Merrimac" was to learn the truth of this. The Story of Our Country Every Child Can Read Well, Sir, I could put an apple in my mouth, an' swim down Merrimac River, an' have better cider 'n that all the way! The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 14, No. 81, July, 1864 The Monitor was one-fifth the size of the Merrimac, and her appearance has been likened to that of a cheese-box on a raft. The Greater Republic A History of the United States Suddenly swinging around, the Merrimac paused for a minute, then steamed with full head against the Monitor. A Flight in Spring In the car Lucania from New York to the Pacific coast and back, during April and May, 1898 The captain of the Merrimac was a young officer named Richard P. Hobson, who was ready to give his life, if he must, for his country. Stories of Our Naval Heroes Every Child Can Read The "Merrimac" soon had enough to keep herself busy, and was forced to let the wooden fleet alone. The Story of Our Country Every Child Can Read E. D. Richardson, Merrimac, Mass. I have not been as well for years as I have been since reading “Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures,” all of which I impute to its teaching. Miscellaneous Writings, 1883-1896 It was this movement which caused the blowing up of the Merrimac, referred to elsewhere. The Greater Republic A History of the United States An effort was made to get the Merrimac to Richmond, but it was impossible to take her over the bar at the entrance of the James River. A Flight in Spring In the car Lucania from New York to the Pacific coast and back, during April and May, 1898 The cannonade was fierce and fast, but the darkness and the smoke of the guns hid the Merrimac, and she went on unhurt. Stories of Our Naval Heroes Every Child Can Read Soon afterwards the Confederates left Norfolk and sunk their iron ship, and that was the last of the "Merrimac." The Story of Our Country Every Child Can Read All the tribes east of the Merrimac took part in it, including the Maliseets and Micmacs. Glimpses of the Past History of the River St. John, A.D. 1604-1784 The terrific force broke off the prow of the Merrimac, but her frightful shots riddled the Cumberland and set her on fire. The Greater Republic A History of the United States Her name was changed to the Virginia, but every one spoke of her still as the Merrimac. A Flight in Spring In the car Lucania from New York to the Pacific coast and back, during April and May, 1898 Down plunged the Merrimac beneath the waves, while loud cheers came from the forts. Stories of Our Naval Heroes Every Child Can Read In 1736 near the Merrimac River above Dunstable in New Hampshire a pine was cut, straight and sound and having a diameter at the butt of 7 feet 8 inches. Old Plymouth Trails The collier Merrimac, sunk by Lieutenant Hobson and his men, was not in a position to interfere seriously with navigation. Campaigning in Cuba The Cumberland being destroyed, the Merrimac headed for the Congress, which had run aground. The Greater Republic A History of the United States As the Merrimac drew near, we on the shore could see the preparations making on the wooden ships to receive their strange foe. A Flight in Spring In the car Lucania from New York to the Pacific coast and back, during April and May, 1898 It was about three o'clock when the Merrimac came into the mouth of the channel. Stories of Our Naval Heroes Every Child Can Read The Merrimac is to be, or has been, blown up! A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital Three hundred or three hundred and fifty yards farther in we passed what the sailors of the fleet call "Hobson's choice," the steam-collier Merrimac. Campaigning in Cuba During the fighting, Commodore Buchanan fearlessly exposed himself on the upper deck of the Merrimac, and was badly wounded in the thigh by a Union sharpshooter, whereupon the command was assumed by Lieutenant Jones. The Greater Republic A History of the United States The guns of the Congress roared out, and those of the Cumberland joined in the chorus, but although fired at short range, their shot fell harmless from the iron sides of the Merrimac. A Flight in Spring In the car Lucania from New York to the Pacific coast and back, during April and May, 1898 Down past the wreck of the Merrimac sped Cervera's ships, and headed for the open sea. Stories of Our Naval Heroes Every Child Can Read March 16th.—I omitted to note in its place the gallant feat of Commodore Buchanan with the iron monster Merrimac in Hampton Roads. A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital Beyond the Merrimac the entrance to the harbor widens a little, but the shores continue high and steep for a distance of a mile or more. Campaigning in Cuba By that time it was growing dark and the Merrimac steamed back to Sewall's Point, intending to return the next morning and complete her appalling work of destruction. The Greater Republic A History of the United States She also ran aground, and the Merrimac could not reach her, but the wooden fleet poured in shot and shell, inflicting serious damage. A Flight in Spring In the car Lucania from New York to the Pacific coast and back, during April and May, 1898 Before she came back the Merrimac was far away. Stories of Our Naval Heroes Every Child Can Read All Wednesday night the crews worked on board the Merrimac; and the other ships, as they passed the collier, before sundown, cheered her. The Boys of '98 When the Monitor whipped the Merrimac in 1862 the former ship belonged to her inventor, not to the United States Government. Aircraft and Submarines The Story of the Invention, Development, and Present-Day Uses of War's Newest Weapons They silently approached each other until within a hundred yards, when the Monitor fired a shot, to which the Merrimac replied. The Greater Republic A History of the United States His farm was on the banks of the Merrimac. Daughters of the Revolution and Their Times 1769 - 1776 A Historical Romance That was the first and last battle of the Monitor and the Merrimac. Stories of Our Naval Heroes Every Child Can Read This last step ensures the sinking of the Merrimac whether the torpedoes work or not. The Boys of '98 The whole valley of the Merrimac, from its source among the New Hampshire hills to where it meets the ocean at Newburyport, has been celebrated in Whittier's verse, and might well be called "Whittier-Land." Whittier-land A Handbook of North Essex, Containing Many Anecdotes of and Poems by John Greenleaf Whittier Never Before Collected. She replied with her harmless broadsides, but the Merrimac held her completely at her mercy, raking her fore and aft, and killing 100 of the crew, including the commander. The Greater Republic A History of the United States Merrimac is worthy a place in collections for the sake of variety. Manual of American Grape-Growing The guns of Morro Castle and of the shore batteries began to rain their balls on the Merrimac. Stories of Our Naval Heroes Every Child Can Read The explosion will throw the Merrimac on her starboard side. The Boys of '98 For this reason each town on the north of the Merrimac is but three miles in width. Whittier-land A Handbook of North Essex, Containing Many Anecdotes of and Poems by John Greenleaf Whittier Never Before Collected. Although an ironclad like the Merrimac, she was as different as can be conceived in construction. The Greater Republic A History of the United States The brook that runs by our house empties into the Merrimac. Harper's Young People, October 5, 1880 An Illustrated Weekly Among the ships there was the old frigate Merrimac, which was being repaired. Stories of Our Naval Heroes Every Child Can Read At three o’clock in the morning the admiral and Flag Lieutenant Staunton got into the launch to make an inspection of the Merrimac. The Boys of '98 It is nearly midway between the New Hampshire line and the Merrimac River. Whittier-land A Handbook of North Essex, Containing Many Anecdotes of and Poems by John Greenleaf Whittier Never Before Collected. Among the vessels sunk was the frigate Merrimac, which went down before much injury was done to her. The Greater Republic A History of the United States It was midwinter, but the snow, cold, and hardship did not deter the intrepid men, who made their way up the valley of the Merrimac, and eastward to the country of the Pigwackets. Harper's Young People, September 21, 1880 An Illustrated Weekly It would not do to wait for a monster like the Merrimac. Stories of Our Naval Heroes Every Child Can Read All day Thursday the collier lay near the flag-ship, and more elaborate preparations were made to carry out the mission of the Merrimac successfully. The Boys of '98 In 1876 the township of Merrimac was formed out of the western part of Amesbury, and this new town is interposed between the two homes, which are nine miles apart. Whittier-land A Handbook of North Essex, Containing Many Anecdotes of and Poems by John Greenleaf Whittier Never Before Collected. Early in March the Confederates sent down from Norfolk a powerful iron-clad "ram" named Merrimac to destroy national vessels near Fortress Monroe. Harper's Young People, September 7, 1880 An Illustrated Weekly The snow had disappeared, the trees were bursting into leaf, when Captain Lovewell, with forty-six men, started up the valley of the Merrimac once more. Harper's Young People, September 21, 1880 An Illustrated Weekly At the same moment one of the Monitor's great guns was fired and the ball struck the Merrimac, breaking the iron plates and bulging in the thick wood backing. Stories of Our Naval Heroes Every Child Can Read After leaving the Texas I saw the Merrimac steaming slowly in. The Boys of '98 About forty years ago, it was proposed to build a summer hotel on this island, which is four or five miles from the mouth of the Merrimac. Whittier-land A Handbook of North Essex, Containing Many Anecdotes of and Poems by John Greenleaf Whittier Never Before Collected. The Merrimac came down the next morning to attack the frigate Minnesota. Harper's Young People, September 7, 1880 An Illustrated Weekly The third day brought them to the rendez-vous of the Indians, on a little island where the Contoocook falls into the Merrimac. Harper's Young People, August 17, 1880 An Illustrated Weekly It was like the old story of the Merrimac and the wooden ships in Hampton Roads. Stories of Our Naval Heroes Every Child Can Read We steamed in slowly, and lost sight of the Merrimac in the smoke which the wind carried offshore. The Boys of '98 Merrimac River, 3, 4, 44, 56, 58, 60. Whittier-land A Handbook of North Essex, Containing Many Anecdotes of and Poems by John Greenleaf Whittier Never Before Collected. Her cannon sent forth 100-pound shot, and very soon the Merrimac was so crippled that she fled with difficulty back to Norfolk, and did not come out again. Harper's Young People, September 7, 1880 An Illustrated Weekly There were fertile intervales along the Merrimac where the deer found pasture. Harper's Young People, August 17, 1880 An Illustrated Weekly Then came the monitors, as the first Monitor had come against the Merrimac. Stories of Our Naval Heroes Every Child Can Read I watched the Merrimac as she made her way to the entrance of the harbour, and my heart sank as I saw the perfect hell of fire that fell upon those devoted men. The Boys of '98 Midway is the thriving village of Merrimac, formerly known as West Amesbury. Whittier-land A Handbook of North Essex, Containing Many Anecdotes of and Poems by John Greenleaf Whittier Never Before Collected. His face was perfectly ecstatic as we crossed a river—Whittier's beloved Merrimac—on an ancient covered wooden bridge. The Lightning Conductor Discovers America Twelve miles from the sea, on the bank of the Merrimac River, is the busy town of Haverhill. Harper's Young People, August 3, 1880 An Illustrated Weekly The Merrimac did the most harm, but it soon went up in fire and smoke. Stories of Our Naval Heroes Every Child Can Read A careful inspection of the harbour from this ship showed that the vessel Merrimac had been sunk in the channel. The Boys of '98 She was the only woman who suffered death on a charge of witchcraft on the north side of the Merrimac. Whittier-land A Handbook of North Essex, Containing Many Anecdotes of and Poems by John Greenleaf Whittier Never Before Collected. The original families of Lowell and Longfellow in America had grown side by side on the banks of the Merrimac. Great Men and Famous Women, Vol. 7 A Series of Pen and Pencil Sketches of the Lives of More Than 200 of the Most Prominent Personages in History If Norfolk had been taken months ago, then the rebels could not have constructed the Merrimac. Diary from March 4, 1861, to November 12, 1862 The sun rose on the morning of Sunday, March 9, and an hour later the Merrimac was again under way to finish her work. Stories of Our Naval Heroes Every Child Can Read Troops from Santiago had rushed down when the news of the Merrimac’s coming was telegraphed, and soldiers lined the foot of the cliffs, firing wildly across, and killing each other with the cross-fire. The Boys of '98 In "June on the Merrimac" he sings:— "And here are pictured Artichoke, And Curson's bowery mill; And Pleasant Valley smiles between The river and the hill." Whittier-land A Handbook of North Essex, Containing Many Anecdotes of and Poems by John Greenleaf Whittier Never Before Collected. The ships of war, Congress and Cumberland, were —— by the Merrimac. English Synonyms and Antonyms With Notes on the Correct Use of Prepositions The Merrimac is still menacing in Hampton Roads, and may, some day or other, play havoc with the transports. Diary from March 4, 1861, to November 12, 1862 But there was a great iron-clad ship, the Tennessee, which was twice as strong as the Merrimac. Stories of Our Naval Heroes Every Child Can Read The collier Merrimac was sunk in the channel of Santiago Harbour, as has already been told. The Boys of '98 I have taken the liberty to give as a title for it "The Plaint of the Merrimac." Whittier-land A Handbook of North Essex, Containing Many Anecdotes of and Poems by John Greenleaf Whittier Never Before Collected. Bought good new Merrimac print, she did, an' then set there o' nights a snip-snip-snippin' it up into little scraps an' sewin' 'em together again. The Brass Bound Box By applying the formula of induction from effect to cause, the disaster occasioned by the Merrimac, and any further havoc to be made by this iron vessel,—all this is to be credited to McClellan. Diary from March 4, 1861, to November 12, 1862 Franklin Buchanan, who had been captain of the Merrimac, was admiral of the Tennessee. Stories of Our Naval Heroes Every Child Can Read Lieutenant Hobson and the other Merrimac heroes were brought into the American lines on the morning of the seventh. The Boys of '98 After a stormy passage we fought the Merrimac for more than three hours this forenoon, and sent her back to Norfolk in a sinking condition. Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 6 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History Being a vessel of large coal endurance, she did not delay there to fill up, but she took with her the collier Merrimac for the ships before Cienfuegos. Lessons of the war with Spain and other articles We call the reader's attention to the description of the combat between the 'Merrimac' and 'Monitor' in chapter eight. Sword and Pen Ventures and Adventures of Willard Glazier That was a very bad business, for there was enough left of the old Merrimac to make a great deal of trouble for the United States. Stories of Our Naval Heroes Every Child Can Read On Wednesday morning the preparations to scuttle the Merrimac in the channel were commenced. The Boys of '98 We lived on the Merrimac, at a ferry that they called after us, Martin's Ferry. Ben Comee A Tale of Rogers's Rangers, 1758-59 The Merrimac as she hove in sight did not look especially belligerent. How the Flag Became Old Glory All of them were clad with armor four inches thick, and they were all of the type of the Virginia, or Merrimac, as that vessel is frequently but erroneously called. Life of Rear Admiral John Randolph Tucker But the great guns of the Congress did no more harm than so many pea-shooters; while the shot of the Merrimac went clear through the wooden ships, leaving death in their track. Stories of Our Naval Heroes Every Child Can Read The Merrimac has seven thousand tons buoyancy, and I shall keep her full speed ahead. The Boys of '98 But the startled Merrimac rolled by, red as blood beneath the glare of the burning mills, and it was left to the fire and the river to finish the chorus. Stories of Authors, British and American Notwithstanding her somewhat droll appearance, the Merrimac had herself well in control and was not on a cruise of pleasure bent, as the navies well knew. How the Flag Became Old Glory Some fifty years ago, Irish immigrants began to come timidly, and in small numbers, to the little manufacturing town of Manchester which rises on both sides of the laughing waters of the Merrimac. Donahoe's Magazine, Volume 15, No. 2, February 1886 In a few minutes the Merrimac came gliding up and struck the Cumberland a frightful blow with her iron nose, tearing through the thick oaken timbers and making a great hole in her side. Stories of Our Naval Heroes Every Child Can Read The minutes slipped by, the crews had not completed their work on the Merrimac, but at last a boatload of men, black and tired out, came over to the flag-ship. The Boys of '98 Yet they are perfectly respectful, but appear on a perfect equality with each other.—Letter from an Officer of the "Merrimac." How To Behave: A Pocket Manual Of Republican Etiquette, And Guide To Correct Personal Habits Embracing An Exposition Of The Principles Of Good Manners; Useful Hints On The Care Of The Person, Eating, Drinking, Exercise, Habits, Dress, Self-Culture, And Behavior At Home; The Etiquette Of Salutations, Introductions, Receptions, Visits, Dinners, Evening Parties, Conversation, Letters, Presents, Weddings, Funerals, The Street, The Church, Places Of Amusement, Traveling, Etc., With Illustrative Anecdotes, a Chapter on Love and Courtship, and Rules of Order for Debating Societies An officer of the Congress was a favorite brother of Captain Buchanan of the Merrimac. How the Flag Became Old Glory In 1849, he built a church on a square purchased with his own patrimony, at the corner of Union and Merrimac Streets. Donahoe's Magazine, Volume 15, No. 2, February 1886 In a minute the good ship began to sink, while the Merrimac poured shot and shell into her wounded ribs. Stories of Our Naval Heroes Every Child Can Read The admiral sent Hobson a message to the effect that the Merrimac must return at once, and in due course of time the doomed collier slowly steamed back, her commander evidently disappointed with the order. The Boys of '98 The "Merrimac," as originally built, was one of the grand old types of war-vessels. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 Before the Congress could recover herself, the Merrimac headed for the Cumberland. How the Flag Became Old Glory With strong hearts, the three voyagers went down the Merrimac to their homes, every moment in peril from savages or the elements, and were received as persons risen from the dead. The Witch of Salem or Credulity Run Mad The Merrimac could fire three times to her one, but not a ball took effect. Stories of Our Naval Heroes Every Child Can Read From the crowded decks of the New York nothing could be seen of the Merrimac after she got under the shadow of the hills. The Boys of '98 The second faulty feature about the "Merrimac" was that her rudder and propeller were entirely unprotected. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 The captain of the Tennessee was Buchanan, the same who commanded the Merrimac in her fight with the Monitor in Hampton Roads. How the Flag Became Old Glory A month and more before the Merrimac and the Monitor were finished, the important capture of Fort Henry "was a victory exclusively for the gunboats." James B. Eads The huge iron ball, weighing about 175 pounds, struck the plates of the Merrimac with a thundering crash, splitting and splintering them before it bounded off. Stories of Our Naval Heroes Every Child Can Read The flag-ship was too far away to hear the reports, and when the firing ceased it was judged that Hobson had blown up the Merrimac. The Boys of '98 Of officers the "Merrimac" had no lack, and good ones they were; but in her crew she was lamentably deficient. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 It was doubtless not singular that the ladies from Merrimac Avenue should not feel that they were importunate: what was striking was that Mrs. Nettlepoint did not appear to suspect it. A London Life and Other Tales Though the naval battles in the Atlantic were perhaps more brilliant, he says, none, unless that between the Merrimac and the Monitor, had more important results. James B. Eads Again the Merrimac fired back, and the great battle was on. Stories of Our Naval Heroes Every Child Can Read The Merrimac stood about a mile to the westward of the harbour, and seemed a bit mixed, turning completely around, and finally heading to the east, she ran down and then turned in. The Boys of '98 In the magnificent harbor were lying some of the most formidable vessels of the United States navy, including the steam frigate "Merrimac," of which we shall hear much hereafter. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 The Pennacooks were probably the only occupants of the waters of the Merrimac, and perhaps included nearly all the nations who resided in what is now the State of New Hampshire. The Abenaki Indians Their Treaties of 1713 & 1717, and a Vocabulary France and England had a few of them, but at the time the Merrimac was begun no ironclad had been finished in America. James B. Eads Then, two months after the great battle, the Merrimac was set on fire and blown up. Stories of Our Naval Heroes Every Child Can Read Before Hobson could have blown up the Merrimac the western battery picked us up and commenced firing. The Boys of '98 After the 'Merrimac' had sunk the 'Cumberland,' she came down the channel and attacked us again. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 They changed the meter only slightly as they boomed forth: Augusta, Maine, on the Kennebec River, Concord, New Hampshire, on the Merrimac. Blue Ridge Country This boatswain afterwards saw the last of the Congress, when the Merrimac—or rather the Virginia, to give her her Confederate name—wasted time murdering a ship already dead, aground and on fire. From Sail to Steam, Recollections of Naval Life "Do you surrender?" asked one of the officers of the Merrimac. Stories of Our Naval Heroes Every Child Can Read Barry had been joined by the "Constitution," the "Washington" and the "Merrimac" and would later have under his command the "Portsmouth," the "Herald," the "Pickering," the "Diligence," the "Scammel" and the "Eagle." The Story of Commodore John Barry A boat now boarded us with an officer from the 'Merrimac,' who said he would take charge of the ship. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 The guard of the dockyard set her on fire before surrendering, but the flames were extinguished, and the "Merrimac," with her upper works badly damaged, was in possession of the Southerners. Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima On either side of the mullion one has the view of a church in the distance; and in the valley of the Merrimac nestles the city of Lawrence. old stone academy. theological seminary. The New England Magazine, Volume 1, No. 4, Bay State Monthly, Volume 4, No. 4, April, 1886 But when the Merrimac came up the sixth time Captain Worden did not try to escape. Stories of Our Naval Heroes Every Child Can Read One who had been on the Merrimac chiefly regretted the loss of the commission appointing him there, though he had not saved a single article. A Confederate Girl's Diary One of the small gunboats then came alongside, and the officer from the 'Merrimac' left. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 The Confederate troops crowded the batteries on either bank, and cheered the "Merrimac" as she went slowly down. Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima The ship heeled over to port and trembled as if she had struck a rock under full sail, while the iron prow of the 'Merrimac' crushed through her side and left a yawning chasm. Thirteen Chapters of American History represented by the Edward Moran series of Thirteen Historical Marine Paintings The Constitution, you may remember, was called the Old Ironsides, but that was only a nickname, for she had wooden sides, and the first real Ironsides were the Monitor and the Merrimac. Stories of Our Naval Heroes Every Child Can Read Hobson's gallant effort on June 3 to sink the collier Merrimac across the channel had made its navigation even more difficult, though the vessel did not lie athwart-stream. A History of Sea Power It was surmised that it might be the new and mysterious iron-clad "Merrimac," about which many rumors were current, but few facts known. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 Two other gunboats, the "Beaufort" and the "Raleigh," followed the "Merrimac." Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima In backing out of the 'Cumberland,' the 'Merrimac' left her iron prow inside the doomed ship. Thirteen Chapters of American History represented by the Edward Moran series of Thirteen Historical Marine Paintings But there was alarm enough, for their captains knew that the Merrimac was finished and might come at any hour. Stories of Our Naval Heroes Every Child Can Read At noon on March 8, with the iron-workers still driving her last rivets, the Merrimac steamed out of Norfolk and advanced ponderously upon the three sail and two steam vessels then anchored in Hampton Roads. A History of Sea Power At the first sign of life on board the "Merrimac," the "Monitor" began her preparations for the battle. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 The officers rightly guessed that the "Merrimac" was in action. Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima In selecting the destruction of the "Cumberland" by the "Merrimac" as the subject of this painting, the artist showed his usual good judgment. Thirteen Chapters of American History represented by the Edward Moran series of Thirteen Historical Marine Paintings It was now five o'clock in the afternoon, and the Merrimac steamed away with the Confederate flag flying in triumph. Stories of Our Naval Heroes Every Child Can Read Its first move was to convert the steam frigate Merrimac, captured half-burned with the Norfolk Navy Yard, into an ironclad ram. A History of Sea Power On the 9th of May the officers of the "Merrimac" noticed that the Confederate flag was no longer floating over the shore-batteries. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 The "Merrimac" was the first to open fire. Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima When the news of the destruction wrought by the "Merrimac" reached the North the general consternation was indescribable. Thirteen Chapters of American History represented by the Edward Moran series of Thirteen Historical Marine Paintings The men on the Merrimac looked proudly at the burning ship. Stories of Our Naval Heroes Every Child Can Read The Merrimac had an armament of 6 smoothbores and 4 rifles, two of the latter being pivot-guns at bow and stern, and a 1500-lb. cast-iron beak or ram. A History of Sea Power The 'Merrimac' had, in the mean time, passed up stream; and our poor fellows, thinking she had had enough of it, and was for getting away, actually began to cheer. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 From the "Merrimac," lying close alongside with silent guns, came a hail and a summons to surrender. Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima On the "Merrimac" ninety-seven indentations of shot were found, twenty of which were from the 11-inch guns of the "Monitor," which had shattered six of the top layers of her iron plates. Thirteen Chapters of American History represented by the Edward Moran series of Thirteen Historical Marine Paintings They expected the Merrimac would sink across the channel and thus cork it up. Stories of Our Naval Heroes Every Child Can Read The Monitor fired 41 solid shot, 20 of which struck home, but merely cracked some of the Merrimac's outer plates. A History of Sea Power Fortunately the 'Merrimac' drew too much water to come near the 'Minnesota' at that stage of tide, and the small-fry were soon driven off by the latter ship's battery. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 The "Zouave" made fast to the "Congress" on the land side, but she had not moved far when the ship grounded within easy range of the "Merrimac's" guns. Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima In the gray of the early morning we saw a vessel approaching, which our friends on the Minnesota said was the Merrimac. The Monitor and the Merrimac Both sides of the story The situation thus strangely recalls that presented by the Merrimac, or Virginia, in Hampton Roads before the opportune arrival of the Monitor. History of the Nineteenth Army Corps Imagination had been drawing dire pictures of what the Merrimac might do. A History of Sea Power Fortunately for us, the 'Merrimac' and her consorts had not fired much at our upper works and spars, the principal damage being inflicted upon our lower decks. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 Meanwhile the "Merrimac" fired a number of red-hot shot into her, and she was soon ablaze fore and aft. Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima I laid the Monitor close alongside the Merrimac, and gave her a shot. The Monitor and the Merrimac Both sides of the story The vessel was a small one, flat bottomed, intended for fast river navigation, designed for one or two guns, built somewhat after the form of the Merrimac, iron plating and all. Kinston, Whitehall and Goldsboro (North Carolina) expedition, December, 1862 The Merrimac will change the course of the war; she will destroy seriatim every naval vessel; she will lay all the cities on the seaboard under contribution. A History of Sea Power It was at two o'clock on the morning after the day on which the "Merrimac" had wrought such havoc among the ships of the North, that this queer-looking little vessel steamed into Hampton Roads. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 The "Monitor's" turret swung round, and her two guns roared out, enveloping both ships in a fog of powder smoke as the huge cannon-balls crashed on the sloping armour of the "Merrimac." Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima At the point where the circle impinged upon the Merrimac our guns should be fired, and loaded while we were moving around the circuit. The Monitor and the Merrimac Both sides of the story We had hardly left Mount Olive Station over an hour when the enemy came down as near as he could with a so-called "Merrimac Railroad Car," and shelled the woods for quite a while. Kinston, Whitehall and Goldsboro (North Carolina) expedition, December, 1862 With her submerged decks, feeble engines, and general awkwardness, the Merrimac could scarcely navigate in Hampton Roads. A History of Sea Power On May 8 a third trip was made by the "Merrimac." The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 But throughout this fight at close quarters the "Merrimac's" cuirass remained intact. Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima We had already learned that the Merrimac swarmed with sharpshooters, for their bullets were constantly spattering against our turret and our deck. The Monitor and the Merrimac Both sides of the story The "Merrimac" ran into Wilmington and delivered her valuable cargo in fine order. The Supplies for the Confederate Army, how they were obtained in Europe and how paid for. They ascended the frozen Merrimac, passed Lake Winnepesaukee, pushed nearly to the White Mountains, and encamped on a branch of the upper Saco. A Half Century of Conflict - Volume I France and England in North America It was just after the exploits of the "Merrimac" had made Confederate rams famous, and the naval officers were a little nervous. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 A little after 7 a.m. the "Merrimac" was seen steaming slowly across the bay, escorted by her flotilla of gunboats. Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima We gave them two more guns, and then I told the men, what was true, that the Merrimac could not sink us if we let her pound us for a month. The Monitor and the Merrimac Both sides of the story Months after the "Merrimac" sailed from Bermuda, one of the negotiators of the sale asked me if I would sign duplicates of the warrants I had issued. The Supplies for the Confederate Army, how they were obtained in Europe and how paid for. On March 8, 1862, the Merrimac steamed into Hampton Roads, fully expecting to destroy the Union fleet there. Historic Boyhoods This frigate fought well and valorously, but was soon pounded into a helpless condition by the shells of the "Merrimac," as shown by the story of her officer, already quoted. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 As he approached the wooden gunboats prudently turned back and ran under the shelter of the Confederate batteries on the south shore, leaving the "Merrimac" to meet the "Monitor" in single combat. Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima Chief Engineer of the "Merrimac" The Merrimac was built in 1856 as a full-rigged war-frigate, of thirty-one hundred tons' burden, with auxiliary steam power to be used only in case of head winds. The Monitor and the Merrimac Both sides of the story I believe that not one of those cotton warrants which bought the "Merrimac" was ever presented in Richmond, and that vessel, with her cargo, cost the Confederate Government literally nothing. The Supplies for the Confederate Army, how they were obtained in Europe and how paid for. There was only one man to appeal to if the North were to offset this Southern ship, which had been christened the Merrimac. Historic Boyhoods The "Merrimac," after being repaired and altered to some extent, sailed down the bay on the 11th of April, for the purpose, as her officers said, of meeting the "Monitor" again. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 The Confederates had cut down the "Merrimac" nearly to the water's edge and built a solid deck over her at this level. Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima The machinery of the Merrimac was condemned, and she went out of commission on our return. The Monitor and the Merrimac Both sides of the story The invention of the rifled cannon followed, and it was this weapon which caused even the great armored Merrimac to tremble. American Men of Mind It was like a battle between David and Goliath, and when the day was over David had won, and the Merrimac had to bow to the iron "pill-box" which had been named the Monitor. Historic Boyhoods The "Congress" was the first ship in range, and a puff of smoke from the "Merrimac's" bow-gun warned the crew of the frigate that danger was coming. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 At noon on Saturday, 8 March, 1862, the "Merrimac" started on her voyage down the Elizabeth River. Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima We could have rolled them at Norfolk and built four Merrimacs in that time, had the South understood the importance of a navy at the outbreak of the war. The Monitor and the Merrimac Both sides of the story Of the voyage of the little craft from New York to Hampton Roads, and of her epoch-making battle with the Merrimac we have already told. American Men of Mind Experiments in the steel-plating of ships had already been made in England and in France, but the first war vessel so fitted for practical use was produced by the Southern Confederacy—the celebrated Merrimac. A History of the United States He carefully matured his plans, and after due consideration proposed to the Confederate secretary of the navy, that the "Merrimac" be raised and converted into an iron-clad. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 As the "Merrimac" went down the river the officers were telling off the men to their stations. Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima Rifled guns were just coming into use, and Lieutenant Brooke, who designed the Merrimac, considered the question of having some of her guns rifled. The Monitor and the Merrimac Both sides of the story His father lived near the head-waters of the Merrimac River, and the only school within reach was a poor one kept open for a few months every winter. Strange Stories from History for Young People We could plainly discern "the Rip Raps" and Sewall's Point, and the locality was pointed out "in the Roads," where the little Monitor defeated the Merrimac, in 1862, and saved the Union fleet. The Flag Replaced on Sumter A Personal Narrative And well might the men of the "Merrimac" be satisfied with their hour's work. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 But the "Merrimac" was not in a position to profit by her advantage. Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima The Merrimac as an ironclad was faster under steam than she had ever been before with her top hamper of masts and sails. The Monitor and the Merrimac Both sides of the story His father was a prosperous shipping merchant, one of whose boats, during the Civil War, towed the Monitor from New York to Fortress Monroe on the momentous voyage that destroyed the Merrimac's usefulness. Contemporary American Composers Being a Study of the Music of This Country, Its Present Conditions and Its Future, with Critical Estimates and Biographies of the Principal Living Composers; and an Abundance of Portraits, Fac-simile Musical Autographs, and Compositions Again a confusion of journeyings, and afterwards quiet settlement in a red brick box of a house in a mill town on the Merrimac. Flamsted quarries They had had but a few moments to prepare for action; and the long rows of clothes, drying in the rigging, told how peaceful had been their occupation before the "Merrimac" appeared upon the scene. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 The "Merrimac's" funnel was riddled, and all outside fittings shot away. Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima As we approached the Federal ships we were met by a veritable storm of shells which must have sunk any ship then afloat—except the Merrimac. The Monitor and the Merrimac Both sides of the story There was plenty of time to think and write, and here the better part of "Walden" and "A Week on the Concord and Merrimac Rivers" were written. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great Philosophers, Volume 8 The reconstructed ships were much like the Merrimac, that did such destructive work in our Civil War, except that they were not armored with iron. Wealth of the World's Waste Places and Oceania The destruction of the "Cumberland" being completed, the "Merrimac" steamed over to the "Congress." The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 The "Merrimac" was abandoned and burned by the Confederates a few weeks later when they evacuated Norfolk and the neighbourhood. Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima Just as we were beginning to despair there was a perceptible movement, and the Merrimac slowly dragged herself off the shoal by main strength. The Monitor and the Merrimac Both sides of the story Later on the Merrimac was attacked by the armoured Monitor. How Britannia Came to Rule the Waves Updated to 1900 At Gloucester Point, across the York river, the great guns of the Merrimac were planted, it is said, and a fleet of fire-rafts and torpedo-ships were moored in the stream. Campaigns of a Non-Combatant, and His Romaunt Abroad During the War The tars on the great frigate looked curiously at the strange craft, and wondered if that insignificant "cheese-box on a raft" was going to do battle with the dreaded "Merrimac." The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 The "Merrimac" had had her duel with the first of the little turret-ships. Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima We took the Merrimac to the bight of Craney Island, and about midnight the work of disembarking the crew began. The Monitor and the Merrimac Both sides of the story The line of the towns that occupied the waters of the Merrimac, tempted the province continually into the wilderness of New Hampshire. The Frontier in American History This Monitor was as terrible to the marquis as another more modern Monitor was to the Merrimac, and the Scotch minion was compelled to bestir himself. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 5, No. 5, May, 1864 Devoted To Literature And National Policy But at last one lucky shot fired from one of the disabled guns of the "Merrimac" ended this gigantic contest; sending each contestant to her moorings, without an actual victory for either side. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 An attempt to "bottle up" Cervera, by sinking a tramp steamer, the "Merrimac," in the entrance, proved a failure. Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima This is the first-hand story of what was done and seen and felt on each side in the battle of the Monitor and the Merrimac. The Monitor and the Merrimac Both sides of the story The Merrimac fired hot shot, setting her afire. History of the United States, Volume 4 They settled in New Hampshire on the Merrimac about 1719, and spun and wove with far more skill than prevailed among those English settlers who had already become Americans. Home Life in Colonial Days The 'Merrimac' will change the whole character of the war: she will destroy every naval vessel; she will lay all the seaboard cities under contribution. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 The "Merrimac" was steering straight for the "Cumberland," in grim silence, her unarmoured consorts keeping well astern. Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima Fortunately the discussion has become academic in the half-century that has passed since Southern cheers over the first conquests of the Merrimac faltered before the acclaim which greeted the Monitor's achievement of her task. The Monitor and the Merrimac Both sides of the story Being of heavy draught, the Merrimac could not get near enough to do her much damage, and at nightfall steamed back to her landing. History of the United States, Volume 4 Within two weeks of his inauguration, the strongly hopeful words of President Davis seemed to approach fulfillment, through the crushing victory of the "Merrimac" in Hampton Roads, on the 8th March. Four Years in Rebel Capitals An Inside View of Life in the Southern Confederacy from Birth to Death Rumors had reached them that the "Merrimac" was a most powerful vessel, destined to annihilate the navy of the North; and they looked on this first battle with the monster with many misgivings. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 Then came a grinding crash as the iron ram of the "Merrimac" struck the "Cumberland" almost at right angles on the starboard side under her fore-rigging. Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima He was a boy in years—not too young to volunteer, however, when volunteers were scarce, and to fight the Merrimac during the last half of the battle, after the captain was disabled. The Monitor and the Merrimac Both sides of the story As the telegraph that night flashed over the land the news of the Merrimac's victory, dismay filled the North, exultation the South. History of the United States, Volume 4 The plan of the "Merrimac" was unique, in the submersion of her projecting eaves; presenting a continuous angling coat of mail even below the water-surface. Four Years in Rebel Capitals An Inside View of Life in the Southern Confederacy from Birth to Death The fire of the "Cumberland" was received silently by the "Merrimac;" and she came straight on, her sharp prow cutting viciously through the water, and pointed straight for her victim. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 Taking no notice of this more distant foe, the "Merrimac" devoted all her attention to the "Congress." Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima He had watched her construction, and his energy had made it possible to send her to sea in time to arrest the destructive operations of the Merrimac. The Monitor and the Merrimac Both sides of the story The Merrimac's armor was at points crushed in several inches, but nowhere pierced, About noon the fight stopped, as if by mutual consent. History of the United States, Volume 4 Reference has been made in these pages, to the peculiar circumstances of the wounding of Flag-Lieutenant Robert D. Minor, in the "Merrimac" fight on the 8th March, 1862. Four Years in Rebel Capitals An Inside View of Life in the Southern Confederacy from Birth to Death As it was, the "Merrimac," with a powerful wrench, drew out of the wreck she had made, loosening her iron prow, and springing a serious leak in the operation. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 In this action between the "Congress" and the "Merrimac" two brothers were opposed to each other. Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima We had information that the Merrimac was nearly completed, and if we were to fight her on her first appearance, we must be on the ground. The Monitor and the Merrimac Both sides of the story The Merrimac's iron beak crashed into the Cumberland's side, making a great hole. History of the United States, Volume 4 A meager appropriation was passed for the construction of the "Merrimac;" or rather for an iron-clad ship upon the hull of the half-destroyed frigate of that name. Four Years in Rebel Capitals An Inside View of Life in the Southern Confederacy from Birth to Death The "Merrimac" was like a huge hawk being chased and baited by a little sparrow. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 The deep draught of the "Merrimac" made the risk of grounding, if she closely engaged the "Minnesota," a serious matter. Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima He was very glad to make our acquaintance, and notified us that we must be prepared to receive the Merrimac at daylight. The Monitor and the Merrimac Both sides of the story Next morning the Merrimac reappeared to complete her work of destruction. History of the United States, Volume 4 On completion of the "Merrimac," there were in the course of construction at New Orleans, two mailed vessels of a different class—one of them only a towboat covered with railroad iron. Four Years in Rebel Capitals An Inside View of Life in the Southern Confederacy from Birth to Death But, so far as her fighting qualities were concerned, the "Merrimac" was as powerful as when she started out from Norfolk on that bright spring morning. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 Thus equipped the "Merrimac" was commissioned, under the command of Commodore Buchanan, and renamed the "Confederate States' ironclad steam-ram 'Virginia,'" but the ship was always generally known by her former name. Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima Evidently the Merrimac would return the compliment every time. The Monitor and the Merrimac Both sides of the story The Merrimac's shot glanced harmlessly off the round turret, while her attempts to run the Monitor down failed. History of the United States, Volume 4 She was built upon the razeed hull of the old "Merrimac," of four-and-a-half-inch iron, transverse plates; and carried an armament of seven-inch rifled Brooke guns, made expressly for her. Four Years in Rebel Capitals An Inside View of Life in the Southern Confederacy from Birth to Death In the mean time, the men of the "Merrimac" up at Norfolk were working energetically to prepare her for the destruction of the rest of the Union ships. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 It was known that the Confederates had been busy converting the old "Merrimac" into an armoured ram at Norfolk Navy Yard, but it was not believed that she was yet ready for action. Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima We had more exchanges, and then the Merrimac tried new tactics. The Monitor and the Merrimac Both sides of the story It was a drawn battle, but the career of the Merrimac had ended. History of the United States, Volume 4 In the following decade the famous factory towns on the Merrimac came into existence. Union and Democracy The shot produced no effect beyond showing the men of the "Merrimac" that they had met a foeman worthy of their steel. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 The "Merrimac" took no notice of this demonstration, but steadily held her way. Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima The Merrimac took the opportunity to start for Norfolk. The Monitor and the Merrimac Both sides of the story The Confederates now went to building iron-clads on the model of the Merrimac. History of the United States, Volume 4 This heroic work was undertaken by Lieutenant Hobson with a crew of seven daring men, but the plan failed, for the Merrimac, instead of sinking where intended, swung to one side of the main channel. American Boy's Life of Theodore Roosevelt Certain it is, that not a man on the "Merrimac" was injured, and that all damages she sustained in the fight were remedied before sunrise the next day. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 But the "Cumberland" heeled over with the blow, and righted herself again as the "Merrimac" reversed her engines and cleared her, leaving a huge breach in the side of her enemy. Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima The first bold advance of this diminutive vessel against a giant like the Merrimac was superlatively grand. The Monitor and the Merrimac Both sides of the story In the harbor, August 5, 1864, lay the iron-clad ram, Tennessee, and three gunboats, commanded by Admiral Buchanan, formerly captain of the Merrimac. History of the United States, Volume 4 To bottle him up more effectively, the Americans tried to block up the harbor entrance by sinking an old iron steamboat, the Merrimac, in the channel. American Boy's Life of Theodore Roosevelt Again, a few days later, the "Merrimac" went to Hampton Roads, and tried to lure the "Monitor" to battle; but again the challenge passed unanswered. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 In that case the course of history would have been different, for the "Merrimac" would have been undisputed master of the Atlantic coast, and have driven off or destroyed every ship of the blockading squadrons. Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima R. Jones, the executive officer of the Merrimac. The Monitor and the Merrimac Both sides of the story Boston was on the coast, you see, and had its ships as well as the canal boats that connected the city with the manufacturing districts of the Merrimac. Steve and the Steam Engine From the woods to the bank of the Merrimac the distance was three miles, and three or four trips were made daily in drawing the long and heavy logs to the water. Charles Carleton Coffin War Correspondent, Traveller, Author, and Statesman The crew of the "Merrimac" were prepared for the attack; and four gunboats accompanying her were crowded with men, divided into squads, each with its specified duty. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 When the "Merrimac" sank the "Cumberland" with one blow of her ram in Hampton Roads, the Federal ship was at anchor. Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima Captain Van Brunt, of the latter vessel, thought he was now doomed and was preparing to fire his ship when he saw the Merrimac also withdrawing toward Norfolk. The Monitor and the Merrimac Both sides of the story The papers told us that you were on the Merrimac—though we don't know how you got there! The Long Roll Not far from the shore appeared the masts of the U. S. frigate Cumberland, sunk in the memorable fight with the Merrimac. Three Years in the Sixth Corps A Concise Narrative of Events in the Army of the Potomac, from 1861 to the Close of the Rebellion, April, 1865 When a white flag, floating at her peak, told of surrender, the "Merrimac" left her to the attention of the smaller vessels in the Confederate flotilla, and set out to find further victims. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 A heavy cannonade from sea and shore was now echoing over the landlocked waters, but the "Merrimac" fired not a gun in reply. Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima In 1845 Thoreau built himself a hut on the edge of Walden Pond, and for over two years lived there in solitude, composing his "Week on the Concord and Merrimac Rivers." Harvard Classics Volume 28 Essays English and American Most of us still call her the Merrimac. The Long Roll The President asked me if I thought I could, with the aid of my steamships, do anything to prevent the "Merrimac" from getting out of Hampton Roads. The Medallic History of the United States of America 1776-1876 Leisurely the "Merrimac" came down the bay, followed by her attendant tugs; and, as she came within range, she opened fire on the "Minnesota," which was still aground. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 Buchanan was wounded, not severely, but seriously enough for the command of the "Merrimac" to be transferred to Lieutenant Jones. Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima In this notable struggle the Merrimac sustained much damage, without succeeding in inflicting on her enemy anything like the same amount of injury; in fact, the Monitor came out of the action scathless. Man on the Ocean A Book about Boats and Ships Noting how deeply we drew, she had slipped her cables and run aground in the shallows where she was safe from the ram of the Merrimac. The Long Roll He instances the case of two gentlemen of Merrimac, Massachusetts, named Prescott, who for several years have given displays of this rare faculty. The American Architect and Building News, Vol. 27, Jan-Mar, 1890 The "Merrimac" slowed up her engines, as though to survey the strange antagonist thus braving her power. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 Worden realized that if he allowed the fight to take place near the stranded ship, the "Merrimac" might engage him with one of her broadsides, and use the other to destroy the "Minnesota." Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima The careers of the Merrimac and Monitor may be said to have become a part of American national history. Man on the Ocean A Book about Boats and Ships The hundred guns thundered against the Merrimac, and the Merrimac thundered against the Congress. The Long Roll The Merrimac steered for the Cumberland, rammed her, and the Cumberland sunk like a stove-lid, with all on board. Comic History of the United States The two shots of the "Monitor" would come banging one after the other against the "Merrimac's" armor, like the "one, two" of a skilled boxer. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 Jones of the "Merrimac" now changed his target. Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima The Merrimac then turned her attention to the Congress, whose fate she sealed in about half an hour. Man on the Ocean A Book about Boats and Ships The Merrimac was most unhandy, and on the ebb tide there would be shoals enough between us and a berth for the night.... The Long Roll Shortly after the landing of the Pilgrims, say two years or thereabouts, Gorges and Mason obtained from England the grant of a large tract lying between the Merrimac and Kennebec Rivers. Comic History of the United States Two shots from the "Monitor" struck the muzzles of two cannon protruding from the portholes of the "Merrimac," and broke them off, throwing huge splinters of iron among the gunners inside. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 Jones judged the time had come to break off the action, and the "Merrimac" turned slowly, and began to steam into the Elizabeth River, on her way back to Norfolk. Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima Thoreau's New England pastoral, "A Week on the Concord and Merrimac Rivers," was an entire failure. Pushing to the Front Then she came upon the Merrimac's quarter, laid her bow against the shell, and fired her 11-inch guns twice in succession. The Long Roll The Merrimac iron-clad, which had made much trouble for the Union shipping for some time, steamed into Hampton Roads on the 8th of March. Comic History of the United States While these scenes were transpiring on the "Monitor," the "Merrimac" lay quietly awaiting her return. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 When the "Merrimac" was docked at Gosport Yard, Norfolk, to be overhauled and repaired, it was found that she had ninety-seven indentations on her armour. Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima Here are some silvery shad from the Penobscot, or Kennebec, or Merrimac, or Connecticut. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 17, No. 101, March, 1866 In the night-time the Monitor went down the Roads to Fortress Monroe, and in the morning we took the Merrimac into dry dock at Norfolk. The Long Roll The Charter limited their territories to three miles of the north bank of the Merrimac. The Loyalists of America and Their Times, Vol. 1 of 2. From 1620-1816 The Northern officers and historians say that the "Merrimac" was in full retreat when the decisive shot was fired. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 The Federals argued that the object of the "Merrimac" was to destroy the "Minnesota," and the "Monitor" had prevented this, and was therefore the victor. Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima Amongst them was the Yorktown, alias Patrick Henry, which, under the command of my friend Captain Tucker, figured in the memorable Merrimac attack. Three Months in the Southern States, April-June 1863 The Merrimac is up like the phœnix; and the last state of her is greater than the first, and her name is going down in history! The Long Roll On ironclad targets like the Monitor and Merrimac, however, round shot did little more than bounce; it took the long, armor-piercing rifle projectile to force the development of the tremendously thick plate of modern times. Artillery Through the Ages A Short Illustrated History of Cannon, Emphasizing Types Used in America One was raised, and re-appeared as the formidable "Merrimac" that at one time threatened the destruction of the whole Union navy. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 The leading ship of the seaward Federal squadron, the frigate "Minnesota," had come in within long range, and opened on the "Merrimac" and the gunboats. Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima When morning came at Hampton Roads a small nondescript vessel, looking like an oval raft with a turret, interposed between the Merrimac and its prey. The Land We Live In The Story of Our Country I hope that there are clouds over the ocean, and over Chesapeake, and over Hampton Roads—except where the Merrimac lies! The Long Roll At that time the great water-power of the Merrimac River was scarcely used, and there was not one cotton manufactory upon its banks. Captains of Industry or, Men of Business Who Did Something Besides Making Money On the west side of the harbor, in the center of the channel, just where Hobson had promised to sink his vessel, could be seen the tops of the 'Merrimac's' masts. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 The little "Zouave" cast off from the frigate, and as she cleared her, fired a single shot from her one gun at the "Merrimac," and then ran down to the "Minnesota." Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima As the turret revolved the great guns kept up a steady discharge, battering the sides of the Merrimac. The Land We Live In The Story of Our Country A hundred guns were trained upon the Merrimac. The Long Roll The Merrimac, also, loses its serenity every few miles, and changes from a tranquil river into a—water-power. Captains of Industry or, Men of Business Who Did Something Besides Making Money |
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