The USS Monterey, was the first monitor
to be laid down for the new steel Navy of the 1880's. She was built in San
Francisco for service on the Pacific Station. The Monterey along
with the USS Monadnock were ordered to the Philippines to
help in Dewey's attack on the Spanish fleet. However, they didn't arrive
until August 1898, too late to take part in the Battle of Manila Bay.
Tonnage: 4084 tons
Dimensions: 260'11" x 59' x 14'10"
Armament: 2ea.12" and 2ea 10" breech-loading rifles and assorted 6
pdrs.
Armor: Turret 8" Hull 13"