NEWTON, John G Memorial (Discoverer of the USS Monitor) in Beaufort, North Carolina

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The John G. Newton Memorial in Beaufort, North Carolina, honors the discoverer of the USS Monitor, a pioneering ironclad warship from the Civil War. The memorial recognizes Newton's role in uncovering the historic shipwreck, contributing to naval history and heritage. It is situated in Beaufort, a city with strong maritime connections. Photographs and further information about Newton and the USS Monitor are available through various linked sources.