I’m trying to find a navy manual from the 1870s for a small project of mine. I specifically need some ironclad manuals, American or otherwise.
Can you clarify what exactly or at least elaborate what you are looking for?
Ship's regulations? Navy Regulations?
Detailed plans for the layout of the ships, examples of a Plan of the Day at Watch Bill?
Just lots of things that might be thought of as a 'naval military manual'.