CDV Louis N. Stodder HERO OF THE USS MONITOR Civil War US Navy
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CDV Louis N. Stodder HERO OF THE USS MONITOR Civil War US Navy. Taken by JW Black in Boston, MA. Contrast and detail are great. There was an article written about this very photograph that posits that the flag that can be seen next to Stoddard is, in fact, from the USS Monitor. Fantastic piece and one of the most historically important naval images to surface.
Louis Napolean Stodder (born Boston, Mass. February 12, 1837-died Brooklyn, New York October 8, 1911). St...odder was Acting-Master aboard the "U.S.S. Monitor" during her famous engagement with the Confederate iron-clad "C.S.S. Merrimac". During this engagement Stodder was seriously injured by a shell from the "Merrimac" striking the "Monitor's turret, while he was at the wheel.
Several scholars and colleges have published reports on Stodder: "Acting-Master Stodder was stationed at the wheel for revolving the turret, and when disabled Stimers took his place" (Maclay, page 249.)
In a report to Acting Rear-Admiral S.P. Lee, Commanding North Atlantic Blockading Squadron, Commander J.P. Bankhead mentions the conduct of his officer's and men as follows:
"I would beg leave to call the attention of the admiral and of the department to the particular good conduct of Lieutenant Greene and Acting-Master L.N. Stodder, who remained with me until the last, and by their example and bearing did much towards inspiring confidence and obedience on the part of others."
In another report, Rear-Admiral Lee reports to Honourable Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy:
"[Bankhead] commends paryticularly Lieutenant Samuel D. Greene, his executive officer, and Acting-Master L. N. Stodder, as worthy of all praise".
Stodder served on Receiving Ship Ohio, Monitor, and Adela. He was honourably discharged as Acting Volunteer Lieutenant on January 10, 1863.
Louis Napolean Stodder (born Boston, Mass. February 12, 1837-died Brooklyn, New York October 8, 1911). St...odder was Acting-Master aboard the "U.S.S. Monitor" during her famous engagement with the Confederate iron-clad "C.S.S. Merrimac". During this engagement Stodder was seriously injured by a shell from the "Merrimac" striking the "Monitor's turret, while he was at the wheel.
Several scholars and colleges have published reports on Stodder: "Acting-Master Stodder was stationed at the wheel for revolving the turret, and when disabled Stimers took his place" (Maclay, page 249.)
In a report to Acting Rear-Admiral S.P. Lee, Commanding North Atlantic Blockading Squadron, Commander J.P. Bankhead mentions the conduct of his officer's and men as follows:
"I would beg leave to call the attention of the admiral and of the department to the particular good conduct of Lieutenant Greene and Acting-Master L.N. Stodder, who remained with me until the last, and by their example and bearing did much towards inspiring confidence and obedience on the part of others."
In another report, Rear-Admiral Lee reports to Honourable Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy:
"[Bankhead] commends paryticularly Lieutenant Samuel D. Greene, his executive officer, and Acting-Master L. N. Stodder, as worthy of all praise".
Stodder served on Receiving Ship Ohio, Monitor, and Adela. He was honourably discharged as Acting Volunteer Lieutenant on January 10, 1863.
