TO REVITALIZE NAUTICUS, BUILD REPLICAS OF THE MONITOR AND THE MERRIMACK.(LOCAL)

The Virginian Pilot | October 12, 1998 | Copyright

Norfolk is rich in history. Two of the city's national, as well as international, claims to fame are as home to the world's largest naval base and as the location of the first battle between two ironclad ships, Monitor and Merrimack. Every student studies the battle of the Civil War ships. But few know that the historic battle took place in Chesapeake Bay between Norfolk and Hampton, near what is now Fort Wool.

I have visited Nauticus and enjoyed the exhibits. But when asked to define Nauticus, I draw a blank. I understand this identity crisis is normal. The ...

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