Tag: James H. Carey
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James H. Carey
James Carey played a significant role as part of the crew on the U.S.S. Monitor during its historic battle with the C.S.S. Merrimac in 1862.
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Monitor Survivor Relates Historic Merrimac Fight
“The amusing part of the battle,” said Captain Carey with a chuckle “was when we turned the hot water hose on them.”