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Franklin Buchanan was the commander of the CSS Virginia, which is the Merrimack after it was raised by the Confederate Navy, and outfitted as an ironclad. He fought against his brother Lt. Com. J. McKean Buchanan, who was the commander of the Federal warship Congress.
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Who was the commanders in Monitor vs Merrimack?
For the Merrimack, the captain was Garrett J. Pendergrast. NEW RESPONDENT. The commander of Monitor was Capt. (then Rear Admiral) John Lorimer Worden. That of Merrimac was Commander (then Admiral) Franklin Buchanan. During the fighting he was wounded and substituted by Capt. Catesby Ap Jones..
Where did monitor vs merrimack take place?
The monitor vs. Merrimack took place in 1862.
How many were in the battle between the Monitor and the Merrimack?
If the question asks only about the crews of the two ships, the Monitor had a crew of 59, and the Merrimack had 320, but the entire two-day Battle of Hampton Roads involved thousands more. The Merrimack was joined by five CSN gunboats, and there were five USN warships at Hampton Roads. [The Merrimack sank two of them before the Monitor arrived.]
What type of ships were the monitor and merrimack?
Ironclads.
Who won the battle of monitor vs merrimack during civil war?
Tactically, it was a draw, but, strategically, the blockade held; so the Merrimack's mission failed.
Who were the captains at Monitor vs Merrimack?
Lieutenant John Worden, USN on the Monitor. Captain Franklin Buchanan, CSN on the Virginia (previously the Merrimack).
Who were the generals during the monitor vs merrimack battle?
The Commander of Virginia (the former Merrimack) was CSA Admiral Franklin Buchanan. The Commander of Monitor was USN Captain L. Worden.
Where is the Merrimack Public Library in Merrimack located?
The address of the Merrimack Public Library is: 470 Daniel Webster Highway, Merrimack, 03054 3648
Where is the Merrimack Historical Society in Merrimack New Hampshire located?
The address of the Merrimack Historical Society is: Po Box 1525, Merrimack, NH 03054-1525
What was the weight of the CSS-Merrimack?
wheight of css merrimack
When was Merrimack College created?
Merrimack College was created in 1947.
What is the phone number of the Merrimack Public Library in Merrimack?
The phone number of the Merrimack Public Library is: 603-424-5021.
What is the phone number of the Merrimack Historical Society in Merrimack New Hampshire?
The phone number of the Merrimack Historical Society is: 603-880-4343.
Who was the commanders in Monitor vs Merrimack?
For the Merrimack, the captain was Garrett J. Pendergrast. NEW RESPONDENT. The commander of Monitor was Capt. (then Rear Admiral) John Lorimer Worden. That of Merrimac was Commander (then Admiral) Franklin Buchanan. During the fighting he was wounded and substituted by Capt. Catesby Ap Jones..
When was Merrimack Valley High School created?
Merrimack Valley High School was created in 1967.
Who were the generals of the monitor and merrimack?
The commanders of these two ironclads were actually lieutenant's. Lieutenant John Worden, US Navy, commanded the Monitor. The Confederate Merrimack was a captured and refurbished Union ship that was christened the CSS Virginia. She was commanded by Lieutenant Catesby Jones. Lieutenant Jones had just taken command of the Merrimack after the wounding of his commander, Commodore Franklin Buchanan on March 8, 1862.
Does the Merrimack River in Massachusetts flow through Missouri?
No! The Merrimack River in Massachusetts is not the same as the Meramec river in Missouri.
