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776. "N.C. Fears 'Steal' of Monitor," Ledger-Star [Norfolk, VA], 3 December 1977. This is a piece on possible friction between Virginia and North Carolina over which state will get the wreck as a museum centerpiece. Norfolk, VA, and Carteret County, NC, are mentioned as possible sites. The Monitor Research and Recovery Foundation, Inc., is referenced. W. N. Still of East Carolina University and the Monitor Research and Recovery Foundation, Inc., and G. P. Watts of the North Carolina Division of Archives and History are quoted.

777. Nash, Howard P., Jr. "A Civil War Legend Examined." American Neptune 23, no. 3 (July 1963): 197-203. PER V1.A49 Nash's thesis is that Ericsson did not specifically design the Monitor to battle the Virginia.

778. "Nation Honors John Ericsson, Man of Vision." United States Naval Institute Proceedings 52, no. 282 (August 1926): 1647-50. PER V1.R43 The future King of Sweden, members of the American Society of Swedish Engineers, and the President of the United States at the unveiling of a monument and banquet in honor of Ericsson (from Power, June 1, 1926).

779. "National Ceremonies Will Commemorate Ironclad Battle." Cheesebox 1, no. 1 (February 1987): 1. PER CC1.C44 This is an announcement that a "national commemoration of the 125th anniversary of the Battle of the Ironclads, which occurred March 9, 1862, will be held March 6-9, 1987, in the Hampton Roads area."

780. "National Trust for Historic Preservation Joins Effort to Preserve Monitor on Tenth Anniversary of Sanctuary." Cheesebox 4, no. 1 (May 1985): 1-6. PER CC1.C44 On January 30, 1985, at Annapolis, Nancy Foster announced the establishment of the USS Monitor Project. The National Trust for Historic Preservation and NOAA will undertake the raising of private funds to study the wreck, seek expertise, disseminate information, and consider raising the wreck. Foster, Phillip K. Lundeberg, and Peter Neill of the National Trust for Historic Preservation were the speakers. The ceremony included the first public display of the lantern.

781. "The Naval Battle in Hampton Roads." Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper 331, no. 13 (22 March 1862): 289-290. PER AP2.F73 OO The Battle of Hampton Roads is described, with some errors, as the Thomas Jefferson (ex-SS Jamestown), Patrick Henry (ex-Yorktown) and Virginia vs. the Monitor. According to this account, the Monitor defeated the trio. Remarks on the clash such as "it has proved that wooden ships are no match for iron-clad steamers, and that the principle adopted by Capt. Ericsson, in the Monitor, is superior to any other for iron-clad vessels" indicate the immediate fascination with the battle. The author mentions Worden, Stimers, and the Novelty Works. There is also a reference to "Merrimac Hysteria."

782. "The Naval Combat in the Chesapeake." Harper's Weekly 6, no. 273 (22 March 1862): 183. PER AP2.H38 OO This is a composite account of the Battle of Hampton Roads drawn from the New York Herald and the New York World.

783. "A Naval Fight of '62. A Vivid Description of the Destruction of the Frigate Congress by the Merrimac." Quaker 5 (April 1899): 84-88. The compiler of this article claims it was "told by an eye-witness."

784. "The Naval Revolution." The Illustrated London News 40, no. 1138 (5 April 1862): 327-28, 330, 344. PER AP4.I45 O The impact of the Battle of Hampton Roads echoes on this front-page story of one of Britain's most popular magazines. Many of the relevant issues are addressed such as the threat to Britain, the comparison to HMS Warrior and HMS Ironside, the power of the two ironclads, and Merrimack/Virginia hysteria. There is a large engraving titled "The Civil War in America--Naval Engagement in Hampton Roads: The Confederate Iron-plated Steamer Merrimac (or Virginia) running into the Federal sloop Cumberland" from a sketch by Thomas Nast. Also in the same issue is a dramatic, although not accurate, engraving "from a sketch by" Thomas Nast titled "The Civil War in America: Fight in Hampton Roads Between the Federal floating-battery Monitor and the Confederate iron-plated steamer Merrimac (or Virginia)." See "The Confederate Account of the Naval Fight in Hampton Roads," from the same issue.

785. "Navy Convinced USS Monitor Has Been Found." Sea Technology 15, no. 6 (June 1974): 15. PER TC1501.U55 All parties concerned have studied photo mosaics and data gathered by the Alcoa Seaprobe and the U.S. Army Reserve's LCU and have concluded the Monitor has been located. There is mention of the contribution of the National Geographic Society, John Newton, G. P. Watts, and Harold Edgerton.

786. "Navy Divers Return to Monitor," News & Observer [Raleigh, NC], 4 October 1995. A flash from NOAA on the Edenton divers' latest efforts to raise the propeller.

787. "Navy Divers Scheduled to Try Again for Monitor's Prop," Wilmington Morning Star [NC], 24 September 1995. This is an announcement by NOAA of the Edenton divers' latest efforts to raise the propeller.

788. "Navy Divers Set for Attempt to Recover Monitor Propeller," Kingsport Times News [TN], 29 September 1995. NOAA outlines its latest efforts to raise the propeller using divers from the Edenton.

789. "Navy Divers Still Trying for Monitor," Daily News [Jacksonville, NC], 2 September 1995. Same as "Monitor Divers Thwarted."

790. "Navy Divers Working to Raise Artifact," Daily News [Eden, NC], 5 October 1995. NOAA announces its latest efforts to raise the propeller using divers from the Edenton.

791. "Navy Photo Confirms Monitor Site," Washington Post, 13 April 1974. The navy's photo mosaic confirms the location of the Monitor. The statement that the Monitor was the world's first ironclad is later corrected. (See Philip Osborn's "Earlier Ironsides.")

792. "Navy to Tackle Monitor Dive Again," Daily Press [Newport News, VA], 29 September 1995. NOAA's explains the Edenton divers' latest efforts to raise the propeller.

793. "NC Claims Lead in Research to Recover Ironclad Monitor," Greensboro Daily News [NC], 13 December 1977. NOAA and the state of North Carolina have come to an agreement that puts the state in a leadership position concerning research. Cultural Resources Secretary Sara W. Hodgkins and Larry Tise are quoted.

794. Neely, Esme. "Monitor Visit Delayed a Year." Soundings (October 1996): B4. Navy scheduling conflicts caused the delay of a site visit until next year. The National Trust for Historic Preservation, the National Park Service, NOAA, and the USN were to be the sponsors of the expedition. Carl Nelson of the National Trust News is quoted.

795. "New Expedition Planned to Study Raising Monitor," Durham Morning Herald [NC], 16 October 1982. G. P. Watts outlines some of the current projects associated with the upcoming expedition. W. N. Still is also mentioned.

796. "New Marine Sanctuary Safeguards Monitor." Coin World (19 April 1975). The story of the Monitor, the Battle of Hampton Roads, and the designation of the sanctuary are found in this unlikely source.

797. "New York State and The Civil War, June 1962: Monitor Centennial Issue." New York State and The Civil War 1, no. 7 (January 1962): 32pp. This is a collection of heavily illustrated articles on the Monitor. They are:
"New York's Gamble...Amid Havoc at Hampton Roads, A Nautical Freak Stood Forth," pp. 2-15.
"Birth and Death of a Brave Little Vessel...," pp. 16-17.
"Erastus Corning Had Major Role in Monitor Deal," pp. 18-20. "These Companies Created the Monitor," pp. 21-21.
"Troy Iron Workers Paraded In Pride," p. 22.
"Two Canes Has R.P.I. [Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute]," pp. 23-23. "Nightmare of Officials...New York Harbor Defenses Feeble; Doomsday Fenned," pp. 24-26.
"Sword by Tiffany's...Grateful State Honored Worden, Monitor Captain," pp. 27-29.
"Timby's Claim to Invention of Turret Caused Swirl of Debate," pp. 30- 31.
"Descendent of Winslow Donates Rare Drawings," pp. 32-34 [John F. Winslow's drawings are given to RPI, Troy, NY, by his granddaughter].

798. "News From The South By A Refugee," New York Herald, 19 May 1862. This is an account of how a Massachusetts sailor became a crew member of the Virginia and what he saw during the Battle of Hampton Roads and the destruction of the Virginia by her crew.

799. Newton, Isaac. "The Monitors." Army and Navy Journal 1, no. 8 (17 October 1863): 116. PER E461.A76 Newton objects to an earlier piece in the Army and Navy Journal titled "The Monitors." The former first engineer of the Monitor takes the anonymous author to task and cites the reaction in the British press. Specifically, Newton references C. P. Coles.

800. Newton, John G. "How We Found the Monitor." National Geographic 147, no. 1 (January 1975): 48-61. PER G1.N38 As expected, this profusely illustrated article contains maps, foldouts, and images of the crew, expedition team, wreck, and artifacts. It was penned by a member of Duke University's Marine Laboratory who was on board the Eastward. Newton provided the article in return for sponsorship of the expedition.

801. Newton, Virginius. "The Ram Merrimac: Detailed Accurate History of Her Plan and Construction." Southern Historical Society Papers 20 (January 1892): 1-26. Newton recalls the Battle of Hampton Roads and outlines movements, construction, and destruction of the Virginia. He quotes the accounts of rebel and Yankee participants and demonstrates knowledge of the literature. He mentions Lt. George U. Morris, executive officer and acting commander of the Cumberland, Catesby Jones, S. Dana Greene, Capt. Van Brunt of the Minnesota, and Gideon Welles. Newton was an officer on the CSS Beaufort, and calls the clash a "drawn battle." He also discusses post-battle movements and destruction of the Virginia. Apparently this piece appeared as a separate publication (Richmond: Heritage Press, Inc., 1907) and in the Richmond Dispatch, February 21 and 28, 1892.

802. "NHS To Support Efforts to Find and Raise Historic Vessel." Members' Newsletter [National Historical Society] (June-July 1973): 26a-26b. The National Historical Society of American History Illustrated discusses the battle and efforts to locate the wreck. The article mentions the U.S.S. Monitor Foundation, Robert Marx, Duke University, and a contribution of $500 to the USS Monitor Foundation. It has more than its share of mistakes.

803. Nichols, Rick. "Duke Scientist Announces Finding Ironclad Monitor," News & Observer [Raleigh, NC], 8 March 1974. John Newton and G. P. Watts announce that after further photographic study, they are sure they have found the Monitor.

804. "1985 Monitor Expedition: Review of Accomplishments." Cheesebox 5, no. 1 (February 1987): 5-6. PER CC1.C44 Eastport International, a NOAA contractor, implements a new method to obtain archaeological grids. Eastport utilized its proprietary ALLNAV system to "integrate surface and undersea navigation inputs to produce an electronic grid system." There were two trips, one in August, another in November. The illustrations include an artist's concept of the system imposed over the wreck site and two sonar images.

805. "1995 Propeller Recovery Efforts Hampered by Weather." Cheesebox 8, no. 1 (July 1996): 1-2. Outlines the failed attempts by U.S. Navy and NOAA divers from the Edenton to recover the propeller.

806. "1973 Law Protects Monitor, Created Research Sanctuary," Daily Press [Newport News, VA], 15 June 1979. Provides an explanation of NOAA's role in protecting the Monitor through the Marine Protection and Research Sanctuary Act. The Calypso, Jacques Cousteau, and Harbor Branch Foundation, Inc., are mentioned. Ted Lillestolen of NOAA is quoted.

807. "NOAA Conducts Major Research in 1993 and 1995." Cheesebox 7, no. 1 (September 1995): 1. This is a report on the activities of NOAA's 1993 Monitor Archaeological Research and Recovery Survey (MARRS) expedition. A study of the sixteen hours of videotape showed an increased deterioration of the hull.

808. "NOAA Considering Recreational Dives to Ironclad Monitor," Virginian-Pilot [Norfolk, VA], 22 March 1994. NOAA considers the employment of "a company to manage recreational dives at the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary."

809. "NOAA Permits first Non-research Dives on the Monitor." Cheesebox 7, no. 1 (September 1995): 2. NOAA provides an outline of the procedures required for private "technical" divers to explore the Monitor wreck. Many of these early expeditions, led by Capt. Arthur Kirchner, have been hampered by foul weather.

810. "NOAA Plans Major Scientific Expedition to the Monitor in 1993." Cheesebox 6, no. 1 (July 1993): 1, 11. PER CC1.C44 NOAA will use the Harbor Branch Foundation, Inc.'s Edwin Link, the Johnson- Sea-Link, NOAA's open diving bell, and a decompression chamber for an upcoming expedition (MARSS). The team hopes to deploy a mooring anchor, document the vessel's measurements, map and recover threatened artifacts, explore the turret, and meet a number of secondary objectives.

811. "NOAA Plans Trip to Get Monitor Prop," High Point Enterprise [NC], 24 September 1995. This is an announcement by NOAA officials of the latest efforts by divers from the Edenton to raise the propeller.

812. "NOAA Schedules Trip to Get Monitor Prop," Sun Journal [New Bern, NC], 29 September 1995. This is an announcement by NOAA officials of the latest efforts by divers from the Edenton to raise the propeller.

813. "NOAA Schedules Trip to Get Monitor's Propeller," Salisbury Post [NC], 29 September 1995. This is an announcement by NOAA officials of the latest efforts by divers from the Edenton to raise the propeller.

814. "NOAA's Ark." Preservation News 28 [should be volume 25], no. 3 (March 1985): 1, 4. Representatives of NOAA and the National Trust for Historic Preservation discuss the problems of recovery. Nancy Foster (photographed with the lantern) and E. M. Miller of NOAA and Peter Neill of the Trust are quoted.

815. "NOAA Schedules Voyage Next Week for Monitor Prop," Daily News [Jacksonville, NC], 29 September 1995. This is an announcement by NOAA officials of the latest efforts by divers from the Edenton to raise the propeller.

816. Noblitt, Bill. "Monitor Site Preservation Would Aid Study," Durham Sun [NC], 2 October 1974. John Newton of Duke outlines a plan to study and protect the Monitor for years to come.

817. Nordby, Larry V. "Archaeological Documentation, Anthropological Orientation, and U.S.S. Monitor." In Underwater Archaeology Proceedings: from the Society for Historical Archaeology Conference, Reno, Nevada, 1988, edited by James P. Delgado, 148-54. Pleasant Hill, CA: The Society, 1988. CC77.65C65 1988 This is an overview of the 1985 and 1987 expeditions and a discussion of possible future research objectives. "The purposes of this paper are to provide a status report of remote sensor data to 1985, summarize the results of the work in 1985, and present some future directions that could be pursued by NOAA in their management of the sanctuary and Monitor wreck site." The author mentions the Eastward, and references the work of Robert Sheridan, G. P. Watts, and E. W. Peterkin. It includes maps, illustrations, plans, and a bibliography.

818. "Norfolk Is Ours: The Preliminaries of the Capture," New York Herald, 12 May 1862. This article is from Fortress Monroe correspondence. Lincoln, Chase, and Stanton visited the SS Vanderbilt after her preparations to ram the Virginia were completed. The Vanderbilt's officers are listed. The "crew of 100 men" makes no mention of African-American volunteers. The article also describes the flurry of activity on the James River, including battery engagements between the Union warships and rebel-held Pig, Day, and Sewell's Points; the movements of the Monitor and Virginia; the challenge of the Monitor; and the fall of Norfolk.

819. "Norfolk keeps plans for exhibit of Ship," Times-Herald [Newport News, VA], 6 April 1978. Mayor Vincent Thomas continues to back the Norfolk-based Monitor Research and Recovery Foundation, Inc.'s push to recover the Monitor and place her on display in Norfolk following an international conference on the ironclad in Raleigh. Robert Sheridan of the Monitor Research and Recovery Foundation, Inc., strongly backs recovery efforts.

820. Norris, William. "The Story of the Confederate States Ship (once Merrimac). Her Victory Over the Monitor Born March 7th, Died May 10th, 1862." Southern Historical Society Papers 42 [New Series 4] (October 1917): 204-33. Norris was the Chief of Signal Corps and Secret Service Bureau of the USN; his account was published in 1879. It was republished from the single copy "surviving the destruction of the edition." Norris attacks an article in Army and Navy Journal (June 13) as being "stereotyped Yankee passion for ringing all the changes upon the word 'Rebel' and its compounds."

821. Nowell, Paul. "Monitor Might be Severely Corroded," Virginian-Pilot [Norfolk, VA], 3 May 1987. Research gathered by the team on the Apache using the Deep Drone indicates the wreck is corroding quickly. Dane Konop of NOAA is quoted.