John Lorimer Worden
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John Lorimer Worden (March 12, 1818 – October 19, 1897) was a U.S. Navy officer in the American Civil War, who took part in the Battle of Hampton Roads, the first-ever engagement between ironclad steamships at Hampton Roads, Virginia, on 9 March 1862.
US Navy admiral
John Lorimer Worden | |
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| Born | (1818-03-12)March 12, 1818 Mount Pleasant, New York, US |
| Died | December 19, 1897(1897-12-19) (aged 79) Washington, D.C., US |
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| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Navy Union Navy |
| Years of service | 1834–1886 |
| Rank |  Rear admiral |
| Commands held | USS Monitor USS Montauk United States Naval Academy European Squadron |
| Battles/wars | Mexican–American War American Civil War |
Commanding the Union's only warship of this class, USS Monitor, Worden challenged the Confederate vessel Virginia, a converted steam-frigate that had sunk two Union blockaders and damaged two others. After a four-hour battle, both ships withdrew, unable to pierce the other's armour.