PresenterJohn V. Quarstein
Director emeritus of the USS Monitor Center
About the Lecture:
The Confederate ironclad that fought in Hampton Roads on March 8-9, 1862 had a mixed armament of shell guns, rifled guns, hot shot guns, howitzers, and a ram. This ship was designed to destroy Union wooden warships using these weapons, and successfully did so on March 8.
In person is free for Museum Members and included in $1 admission.
This lecture is also livestreamed and free to watch online.
Event Venue
The Mariners' Museum and Park, Mariners' Museum and Park, 100 Museum Dr, Newport News, VA 23606, United States,Newport News, Virginia
