The ship sank during the Civil War on New Year's Eve 1862, killing 16 on board.
A diver investigates the wreck of the USS Monitor.was discovered in 1973, and was designated a National Marine Sanctuary in 1975. Since then, thehas been visited as part of various expeditions to recover the turret, propeller and other artefacts for preservation, many of which required over 100 divers to pull them up.
An ROV, a remotely operated underwater vehicle, was used to examine the site, and it found something surprising: the ship was in much better condition than previously expected in the wake of the regular disturbances caused by storms and even hurricanes.This Memorial Day, we honor those who have given their lives in service of our nation. In addition to protecting important ecosystems,
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