497540 Terrific combat between the "Monitor" two guns and "Merrimac" ten guns, c.1862 (colour litho) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M. (1824-95); 25.3x34.9 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York, USA; (add.info.: Title continues: "in Hampton Roads, March 9th 1862. In which the little "Monitor" whipped the "Merrimac" and the whole "School" of Rebel Steamers." Depicts the two ironclads almost touching. The "Merrimac" is firing a broadside at the low-lying "Monitor." Smoke from the cannon blasts dominates the image. In the background can be seen the USS "Minnesota" and 2 rebel steamers. ); 穢 Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History ; American, out of copyright.