Articles Articles 218. Adams, Scarritt. "The Miracle that Saved the Union." American Heritage 27, no. 1 (December 1975): 72-81. PER E151.A44 219. Adams, W. Bridges. "The Merrimac and The Monitor." Once A Week 6 (12 April 1862): 433-434. A rambling but interesting piece describing the Virginia and the Monitor. The author suggests the use of petroleum to fuel steam engines in future iron ships. He claims incorrectly that the Virginia was thatched with railroad iron. 220. "Agency Establishes Criteria for Housing Ship's Artifacts," News & Observer [Raleigh, NC], 13 September 1986. NOAA announces the guidelines a museum must meet to become the "principal museum." 221. Alden, John D. "She Was A Little Deep." Naval Engineers Journal 75, no. 2 (May 1963): 415-19. PER VM1.J68 Using jargon of the 1960s, the author compares the quick development of the Monitor to the "Special Projects Office, which has brought the Polaris deterrent system into operation well ahead of schedule." This article also outlines the contributions and woes encountered by A. C. Stimers, John Ericsson, G. V. Fox, G. Welles, B. F. Isherwood, and John Lenthall in the production of the light-draft monitors. 222. Alger, Frank Stedman. "Congress and the Merrimac." New England Magazine 19, no. 6 (February 1899): 687-693. Alger recounts the memories of Frederick H. Curtis, former gunner on the Congress. 223. Allard, Dean C. "Naval Technology During the American Civil War." American Neptune 49, no. 2 (spring 1989): 114-22. PER V1.A49 224. Allegood, Jerry. "Artifacts May Be Monitor Parts," News & Observer [Raleigh, NC], 3 April 1974. This article is an overview of the efforts of scientists from the USN, Duke University, and the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources to locate 225. Monitor artifacts while aboard the Alcoa Seaprobe. John Newton and G. P. Watts are quoted. Allegood, Jerry. "Beaufort Fights for Monitor," News & Observer [Raleigh, NC], 7 December 1977. Horace McLean and other citizens from Carteret County and Beaufort, NC, mobilize to stop the Monitor's hull from going to Norfolk by trying to coax the Monitor Research and Recovery Foundation, Inc., to remain in Beaufort. The Monitor Research and Recovery Foundation, Inc., accepted the counter offer and terms from Norfolk Mayor Vincent Thomas. John Newton, W. N. Still, and G. P. Watts are quoted. 226. Allegood, Jerry. "Divers to Restudy Wreck of Ironclad Monitor Off Hatteras," News & Observer [Raleigh, NC], 31 July 1983. Researchers from East Carolina University, Harbor Branch Foundation, Inc., and NOAA discuss the possibility of raising the turret in three years. G. P. Watts is quoted. 227. Allegood, Jerry. "Dried-up Donations May Sink Efforts to Raise Monitor," News & Observer [Raleigh, NC], 7 December 1980. The financial problems of the Monitor Research and Recovery Foundation Inc., located in Norfolk, are discussed. The director, John Newton, was compelled to seek employment elsewhere. East Carolina University's W. N. Still, a Monitor Research and Recovery Foundation, Inc., board member, is quoted. 228. Allegood, Jerry. "Dive on Monitor Seen as Premature," News & Observer [Raleigh, NC], 10 December 1977. Philip C. Johnson of NOAA informs officials from Norfolk and Carteret County, NC, that the headquarters of the Monitor Research and Recovery Foundation, Inc., could not determine the permanent home of the Monitor's remains, and that recovery of the wreck is many years away. Despite Johnson's remarks, city officials still see the role of the Monitor Research and Recovery Foundation, Inc., as being critical to determining the repository of the remains. 229. Allegood, Jerry. "Expedition Finally Finds Monitor Site," News & Observer [Raleigh, NC], 22 August 1983. Changes in navigation systems cause delays in locating the Monitor from the R/V Johnson. The Harbor Branch Foundation, Inc., East Carolina University, and NOAA sponsored this expedition to film the wreck. G. P. Watts is quoted. 230. Allegood, Jerry. "Historic Monitor Finds First Step for Scientists," News & Observer [Raleigh, NC], 8 November 1975. This is a discussion of the mission of the Monitor Research and Recovery Foundation, Inc., in Beaufort, with quotes from John Newton. 231. Allegood, Jerry. "Man to Board Monitor for First Time in 114 Years," News & Observer [Raleigh, NC], 17 July 1977. A group of divers plan to photograph the Monitor and additional study will be done from the Sea-Link II. Members of the Monitor Research and Recovery Foundation, Inc., mentioned are John Newton, Harold Edgerton, W. N. Still, and Robert Sheridan. 232. Allegood, Jerry. "Man Wins Federal Permit Battle for USS Monitor Dive." Hatteras Monitor 5, no. 2 (March 1990): 1. Taking advantage of a federal administrative law judge's decision that permits private divers to use a standard air mixture in their tanks to dive on the Monitor, Roderick M. Farb mounts a photographic expedition. Farb believes the wreck will not be saved or salvaged and that high-quality photo documentation is critical. 233. Allegood, Jerry. "Monitor Anchor Displayed for 1st Time," News & Observer [Raleigh, NC], 25 July 1986. G. P. Watts, W. N. Still, and Nancy Foster all speak at the anchor's unveiling at East Carolina University. Foster notes the artifact belongs to all Americans and discusses the selection of the "principal museum." 234. Allegood, Jerry. "Monitor Foundation Moves," News & Observer [Raleigh, NC], 30 March 1978. The Monitor Research and Recovery Foundation, Inc., moves to Norfolk. John Newton is quoted. 235. Allegood, Jerry. "Monitor in Good Shape: Lantern Linked to Storm," News & Observer [Raleigh, NC], 4 August 1977. The story of the sinking of the ship and the discovery of the red-globed signal lantern, which may have been the last beacon shining when the vessel sank. G. P. Watts is quoted. 236. Allegood, Jerry. "Monitor Museum Costly, Officials Say," News & Observer [Raleigh, NC], 26 April 1986. Michael K. Orbach and Ralph E. Eshelman of the North Carolina Maritime Science Council comment on the expense involved in establishing a Monitor museum in North Carolina. 237. Allegood, Jerry. "Monitor Recovery Operations Continue," News & Observer [Raleigh, NC], 5 April 1974. This is an update on the study and filming of the Monitor on board the Alcoa Seaprobe. G. P. Watts mentions he is very pleased with detail obtained in the filming effort. 238. Allegood, Jerry. "Navy Dives into Probe of Monitor," News & Observer [Raleigh, NC], 29 May 1987. The reporter recounts the study of the Monitor by the Deep Drone launched from the Apache. E. M. Miller of NOAA mentions the possibility of recovering the wreck only after additional study. Dail Brown, also of NOAA, discusses the technique involved in using a drone in this type of work. 239. Allegood, Jerry. "Officials Petition for Monitor Foundation," News & Observer [Raleigh, NC], 18 December 1977. Representatives from Norfolk, VA, and Wilmington and Carteret Co., NC, make their pitch to the Monitor Research and Recovery Foundation, Inc., to lure the foundation to their respective locales. Mayor Vincent Thomas of Norfolk and H. V. Reid are quoted. The article notes that government officials have determined that the location of the Monitor Research and Recovery Foundation, Inc., will not influence the location of wreck remains. 240. Allegood, Jerry. "Science Team to Begin Probe of Monitor," News & Observer [Raleigh, NC], 27 May 1987. This is a discussion of the work done on board the Apache and the images gathered by the remote Deep Drone. Dane Konop of NOAA is quoted. The research was sponsored by Eastport International, the USN, and NOAA. 241. Allegood, Jerry. "Undersea Studies: Step to Monitor Dive," News & Observer [Raleigh, NC], 26 March 1977. Members of the Monitor Research and Recovery Foundation, Inc., including Harold Edgerton, John Newton, and Robert Sheridan, plan to explore the Monitor from the Cape Henlopen. 242. Allegood, Jerry. "Work on Monitor Resumes," News & Observer [Raleigh, NC], 28 August 1995. The divers of the Edenton resume their efforts to recover the propeller. NOAA officials are quoted. 243. Allen, Oliver E. "'The Monitor is Mine!'" American Heritage of Invention & Technology 11, no. 3 (winter 1996): 34-42. As much a biography of Ericsson as a history of the Battle of Hampton Roads, this well-illustrated, very readable article covers the development of the Monitor and the great inventor and many of his naval advancements. 244. Allenson, George. "The Monitor." Model Craftsman: The Home Mechanic's Magazine 5, no. 9 (February 1937): 7-10, 46-47. Plans for modelers along with data on the engines. 245. Allison, Wes. "Monitor Operation Called Off," Richmond Times-Dispatch [VA], 2 September 1995. Foul weather causes the officers and crew of the Edenton to abandon their mission to retrieve the propeller. Dina Hill and John Broadwater of NOAA are quoted. 246. Allison, Wes. "Monitor Propeller Tough to Recover," Richmond Times-Dispatch [VA], 1 September 1995. This piece offers an explanation for the delays in retrieving the propeller by divers of the Edenton. The ship's captain, John Paul Johnston, is quoted. John Broadwater and Dina Hill of NOAA are mentioned. 247. Amadon, George F. "The Mighty USS Merrimack," Broadside (Winter 1992). 248. "American and English Iron-clads," New York Herald, 27 October 1862. This boastful piece claims that tests the British Admiralty completed on monitor- like armor were a sham. Furthermore, the article claims that American 15-inch Dahlgren guns can shatter the plating on HMS Warrior. 249. "The American Iron Plated Vessel." Engineer [London] 13 (4 April 1862): 208. PER TA1.E54 O Borrowed from an article in Scientific American, this piece includes an illustration of the Monitor and the Virginia from the same article. It concentrates on a description of the Monitor and offers less on the Virginia. 250. "The American Monitors." Engineer [London] 14 (18 December 1863): 357. PER TA1.E54 O Borrowing from Scientific American, the article includes a description of the Monitor, and of subsequent harbor, river, and light-draft monitors, with engravings. 251. "The American Monitors." Nautical Magazine [London] (August 1864): 425-31. 252. "Anchor Fails to Surface," Daily Press and The Times Herald [Newport News, VA], 25 August 1983. Troubles with the flotation bag delay the raising of the anchor. The researchers on the Johnson also encounter rough weather from tropical storm Barney. Jack Stringer and Nancy Foster of NOAA and Jeffrey R. Prentice of the Harbor Branch Foundation, Inc., are quoted. 253. Anderson, John H., Mrs. "Survivor of the First Battle Between Ironclads." Confederate Veteran 36, no. 5 (May 1928): 189. Anderson of Fayetteville, NC, relates the story of Captain William Francis Flanders's Drake, who was believed to be the oldest surviving crew member of the Virginia (see Alan B. "1940 Interview:..."). Drake tells about his experience in the Battle of Hampton Roads. 254. "Anniversary of Monitor-Merrimac Battle." Navy 6, no. 4 (April 1912): 13. A very brief story about the 50th anniversary celebration attended by "Capt." H. H. Marmaduke, survivor of the battle. There is also mention of the Monitor's logbook, long in the possession of Capt. Louis N. Stodder, presented to Navy Dept. Library in Washington. There is a reproduction of the log page dated March 9, 1862, signed by Stodder. 255. "Archaeology and Historic Preservation." Carolina Comments 25, no. 6 (November 1977): 116-17. This is a paragraph on the expedition sponsored by NOAA, Harbor Branch Foundation, Inc., and the North Carolina Department of Archives and History that retrieved the lantern and armor plate. 256. "Archaeology and Historic Preservation." Carolina Comments 26, no. 3 (May 1978): 56-57. This is a paragraph on the Monitor conference held April 2-4, 1978, in Raleigh. 257. "Archaeologists Excavate U.S.S. Monitor." Carolina Comments 27, no. 6 (November 1979): 121, 123-24. Outlines the teamwork of the North Carolina Division of Archives and History, the Harbor Branch Foundation, Inc., and NOAA from the Johnson. Divers recovered pickle relish, mustard bottles, ceramics, metal samples, leather, and fabric. The efforts of John Broadwater, G. P. Watts, and Richard Lawrence are explained. The jars and bottles are photographed. 258. "Archaeologists Work Carefully On Monitor," Daily Press [Newport News, VA], 16 August 1979. Outlines the expedition sponsored by J. Seward Johnson of the Harbor Branch Foundation, Inc., and the state of North Carolina. A brief history is provided and E. W. Peterkin discusses the Monitor's sinking. 259. "Archives and History to Supervise Monitor Plans." Carolina Comments 26, no. 2 (March 1978): 29, 31-32. The officials of the state of North Carolina announce their plans to play a major role in Monitor research and development under the direction of Larry Tise, Secretary of Cultural Resources Sara W. Hodgkins, and Governor James B. Hunt, Jr. 260. Arividson, Carole. "John Ericsson Day." Bridge 15, no. 3 (1983). This is a celebratory piece on John Ericsson by the Society for the Promotion of Emigration Research in Karlstad, Sweden. 261. Arnold, J. Barto, III, et al. "U.S.S. Monitor Project: Preliminary Report on 1987 Field Work." In Underwater Archaeology Proceedings: from the Society for Historical Archaeology Conference, Reno, Nevada, 1988, edited by James P. Delgado, 6-9. Pleasant Hill, CA: The Society, 1988. CC77.65C65 1988 Contributors J. Barto Arnold, III; J. F. Jenkins; E. M. Miller; E. W. Peterkin; C. E. Peterson; and W. Kenneth Stewart discuss the goals, methodology, equipment, and personnel used by NOAA on the Apache from May 25 to June 9, 1987. The authors state that "the importance of proceeding expeditiously in studying the site and deciding what to do with the vessel is underlined by the continuing corrosion." There is a bibliography with this paper. 262. Arnold, J. Barto, III, et al. "USS Monitor: Results from the 1987 Season." Historical Archaeology 26, no. 4 (1992): 47-57. Contributors J. Barto Arnold, III; G. Michael Fleshman; C. E. Peterson; G. P. Watts; Clark P. Weldon; and W. Kenneth Stewart provide an introduction, an explanation of the surface survey, a corrosion study, structural survey, sector- scanning sonar imaging, and conclusions related to NOAA's underwater assessment in the spring from the Apache. There are photographs, graphs, and a table of target descriptions. 263. Arnold, J. Barto, III, et al. "U.S.S. Monitor: Update on Data Analysis from the 1987 Season." In Underwater Archaeology Proceedings from the Society for Historical Archaeology Conference, edited by John D. Broadwater, 71-72. Richmond, VA: The Society. 1991. CC77.U5V65 1991 Contributors J. Barto Arnold, III; Michael G. Fleshman; Ervan G. Garrison; Dina Hill; C. E. Peterson; W. Kenneth Stewart; G. P. Watts; and Clark P. Weldon discuss the expedition using the Deep Drone from the Apache during the spring of 1987. The sections include Intensive Surface Study, Corrosion Study; Structural Survey, and Conclusions. The team notes that "review of the data by the 1987 expedition and observation of the video made during the summer of 1990 have shown the need for a more active, consistent management presence in the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary for the protection, documentation, and study of the remains of the Monitor." There is a list of references with this paper. 264. Arthur, Bill. "Ocean Robot Probes Monitor's Mysteries," Detroit Free Press, 11 June 1987. A nicely balanced piece that combines history, a clean cutaway drawing of the Monitor, and dialogue among members of the 1987 expedition. The role played by the Deep Drone launched from the Apache by Eastport International Inc. is discussed. Dail Brown and E. M. Miller of NOAA, E. W. Peterkin, and John Finke are quoted. 265. Ashkenazy, Irvin. "War At Sea: 1862." Oceans 9, no. 1 (January/February 1976): 24-31. PER GC1.034 Ashkenazy provides a retelling, with minor flaws, of the Battle of Hampton Roads. 266. Ashley, Joseph D. "Yankee Cheesebox on a Raft," Transcript [North Adams, MA], 12 August 1977. "Iron for the Monitor [was] mined from Mt. Greylock, [and] smelted in North Adams." 267. Askew, Timothy M. "A Survey of Present Day Diving Technology That Could Be Utilized For Future Monitor Research." Cheesebox 1, no. 1 (December 1982): 2-3. PER CC1.C44 This is a brief article written by the Harbor Branch Foundation, Inc.'s chief submersible pilot. Askew discusses the role of diving bell/saturation systems and manned submersibles such as the Johnson-Sea-Link I, and how diver alternative work systems could play in future underwater research. The article lists six references and is illustrated. 268. "Atlantic Yields Long-Held Secret." North Carolina State Employee 5, no. 6 (April-May 1974): 17. This is a one-page story about the discovery of the wreck by John Newton, G. P. Watts, and others on board the Eastward, aided by the National Geographic Society, National Science Foundation, North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources, and the U.S. Army Reserve. John Newton is quoted.