John L. Worden (1818-1897)

John Lorimer Worden was a rear admiral in the U.S. Navy. In 1862 he was given command of the new ironclad "Monitor" which he sailed to Hampton Roads for a battle that was highly significant in its effect on naval design. Worden met the Confederate ironclad "Merrimac" on March 9th. After three hours of fighting Worden was wounded in the face and nearly blinded, but the "Merrimac" withdrew and Worden received the Thanks of Congress, gaining national fame. He supervised the construction of ironclads in New York for the rest of the war. Worden was made rear admiral in 1872.

Date:
1875 circa 5 years
Original Format:
Carte de Visite
Item#:
MES21462
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1195px
Width:
722px
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