This is the story of the revolutionary USS Monitor, the first American battleship, which played a crucial role during the American Civil War.
Revolutionary Technology: Discover how the USS Monitor made history as one of the first armored warships, revolutionizing ship design of the time and becoming one of the pioneers of modern warships.
Battle of Hampton Roads: The historic clash between the USS Monitor and the CSS Virginia during the Battle of Hampton Roads during the American Civil War went down in history as the first ironclad battle in history and marked a major turning point in naval warfare.

The USS Monitor remains an indelible symbol of America's maritime heritage.

00:00 Introduction
00:35 Context
03:50 Development
07:21 Characteristics
12:22 Career – Battle of Hampton Roads
21:40 Battle of Drewry's Bluff
23:43 The last journey