Battle of Hampton Roads order of battle explained

The following forces and commanders fought at the Battle of Hampton Roads, Virginia, March 8 - 9, 1862.

Union

US Army (stationed at Fort Monroe)[1]

US Navy[2]

Confederate

CS Navy[4]

References

Notes and References

  1. ORA I, v. 9, p. 5
  2. ORN I, v. 7, pp. 3 - 32.
  3. Davis, Duel between the first ironclads, p. 72.
  4. Scharf, History of the Confederate States Navy, p. 158.
  5. Technically, Virginia had no captain during the battle; see Still, Iron afloat, p. 24.