The turret, engines, and weaponry on the Ironclad "Monitor" were built by DeLamater's foundry under the direction of noted marine engineer John Ericsson. DeLamater named his summer estate "Vermland" after the Swedish province where Ericsson was born as the two men were best of friends and inseparable.
The turret, engines, and armaments on the Ironclad "Monitor" were crafted by DeLamater's foundry under John Ericsson's oversight. DeLamater named his summer estate "Vermland," inspired by the Swedish area where Ericsson was born, as they were close friends.