Try to interdict Federal naval operations in Hampton Roads, the ironclad CSS Virginia (ex-Merrimack) left its berth at Norfolk and steamed out to attack the nearby Union ships. Under the command of Flag Officer Franklin Buchanan, the CSS Virginia headed straight for the USS Cumberland off Newport News. Around 2pm on 8 March 1862, the CSS Virginia struck the Cumberland with its 1,500 lb iron ram, breek’n big hole in the wooden hull. Despite the mortal blow delivered to the Cumberland, the CSS Virginia, which has become stuck in the shredded hull of its opponent, was also in danger of…
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