Monitor, USS
First Union ironclad of the American Civil War. Fought famous battle with the first Confederate ironclad ‘Virginia’ here in Hampton Roads – the first battle between two iron ships.
Subject Type: Vessel
USS Constitution Museum
The world’s oldest commissioned naval vessel still afloat, this frigate is most noted for actions during the War of 1812, when it captured numerous merchant ships and defeated five British warships: Guerriere, Java, Pictou, Cyane, and Levant. The battle with Guerriere earned the ship the nickname of “Old Ironsides”.
Grand Banks Dory
The Banks Dory is a type of flat-bottomed fishing boat, typically stacked on the decks of the schooners working the Grand Banks of Newfoundland, one of the world’s richest fishing grounds
Constitution, USS
Famed American frigate that became known as “Old Ironsides” during the War of 1812.
Walke, USS (DD-723)
Sumber-class destroyer of the Second World War. Third ship of the US Navy to be named for Henry A. Walke.
Culé and Chata
A Portuguese cargo boat once used to carry salt, fruit, and other items to supply the city of Lisbon.
Santa Maria
Santa Maria was the largest of the three ships used by Christopher Columbus in his first voyage across the Atlantic Ocean in 1492.
Double Dugout Tobacco Canoe
About the Model Getting Virginia’s major cash crop to upriver markets in the 18th century was a challenge due to narrow shallow […]