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Launch of USS Monitor
- When
- 30 January 1862
- Where
- Brooklyn, New York
USS Monitor was launched in Brooklyn on 30 January 1862, defying critics who doubted its ability to float.
The ship was built in 101 days in Brooklyn, New York, on the East River. John Ericsson stood on the deck during the launch to prove its buoyancy. The crowd cheered, including those who had bet the ship would sink. The name "Monitor" was approved by Assistant Secretary of the Navy Gustavus Fox shortly before the launch.
Sources
- USS Monitor Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03
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