Explore the Blue: 360° Exploration of the USS Monitor

50 years ago this week, the USS Monitor was discovered off the North Carolina coast, 16 miles south-southeast of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. Today, this site is protected by Monitor National Marine Sanctuary.

Resting at 240 feet below the ocean’s surface, the USS Monitor wreck site is not easily accessed by the average diver. So, we are bringing this rare, unique experience to you.

Coming face-to-face with history is an experience that will never be forgotten. Dive into the blue and explore the famed Civil War ironclad, USS Monitor.

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the discovery of Monitor and learn more about Monitor National Marine Sanctuary: https://monitor.noaa.gov/

If you're on a desktop, click and drag to experience the USS Monitor in 360 degrees, or pair your phone with your virtual reality headset. For the best viewing experience, watch the video in high-definition: click the gear symbol in the lower right corner, then select any of the HD options that pop up when you click "Quality."

To experience more 360-degree images of your national marine sanctuaries, visit sanctuaries.noaa.gov/vr.

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