The first national marine sanctuary protected the site of the wreck of the Civil War ship the USS Monitor. This image shows the port-side view of the Monitor's vibrating side lever engine under the engine frames and platform.
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The first national marine sanctuary protected the site of the wreck of the Civil War ship the USS Monitor. This image shows the port-side view of the Monitor's vibrating side lever engine under the engine frames and platform.