Model of side-wheel steamer Portland

Portland

A large ocean-going, side-wheel, paddle steamer. Built in 1889 for passenger service between Boston, Massachusetts and Portland, Maine. Sank off Cape Ann during the Portland Gale of 1898 with all hands.

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Model of the confederate side-wheel gunboat Patrick Henry - view from port bow

Patrick Henry

Confederate gunboat, built in New York City by the renowned William H. Webb as the civilian steamer Yorktown.

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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.

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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.

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Model of oyster dredge 'Metunga' - low-angle view from starboard bow

Metunga

Chesapeake Bay oyster dredge built in Hampton, Virginia, 1916.

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