U.S.S. Monitor Propeller Revovery by NOAA and USN

The following pictures were taken in early June on a USN vessel anchored over the USS Monitor

The 4 blade propeller and drive shaft

A stern view

This is a drawing of the upside down hull showing where the propeller was located

For follow up information see the Mariners Museum site

This includes a picture of the Captains "head" the Terry Tysal got last month. See the Press release.

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