By the time that the plans were put before the Monitor Board in New York City, Ericsson and Simers had a poor relationship, and Chief of the Bureau of Construction and Repair John Lenthall had little connection to the board. This resulted in the plans being approved and 20 vessels ordered without serious scrutiny of the new design. $14 million US was allocated for the construction of these vessels.
When Ericsson and Simers submitted their designs to the Monitor Board in New York City, they had a poor relationship with each other and little involvement from John Lenthall, Chief of the Bureau of Construction and Repair. Consequently, the board approved the plans and ordered 20 vessels without thoroughly examining the new design. $14 million US was allocated for their construction.