USS Monitor departs New York 150 years ago today (1862)

1860s, American Civil War

Video: USS Monitor built, launched (at 14:09)

(Thursday, March 6, 1862, during the American Civil War) — The first American ironclad warship, the USS Monitor finally departed New York today, following two failed attempts on Feb. 27 and Mar. 3, this time towed by a tug.