Unlike present-day US warships, those built and purchased by the Navy during the Civil War normally did not receive much of a trial period. They were pressed into service right away as need was tremendous.
The Monitor especially had little prep time.
On February 19, 1862, the ship had its first sea trials in New York Harbor. It was found to have some steering problems, but even so, its commander, Lt. Worden, was ordered the same day to proceed to Hampton Roads.
The threat of the new Confederate ironclad CSS Virginia was just too great.
Hurry Up, Hurry Up. let's Go!! --Old B-Runner
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