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What was the first ironclad ship made?
The first Ironclad ship ever made was by the northern states during the civil war was named the Monitor.
What is the name of the South's ironclad ship in the Civil War?
The CSS Virginia, formerly the USS Merrimack, was but one of the Confederate ironclads. It is famous from the Battle of Hampton Roads with the USS Monitor. This was the first ever clash between two ironclad ships. The battle occurred March 9th, 1862.
What was the objective of the battle of the ironclads?
The first battle ever of opposing ironclad warships took place at Hampton Roads in March, 1862. The objective of Confederate ironclad the CSS Virginia was to destroy Union wooden shipping in Hampton Roads bay. It succeeded in destroying 3 Union ships. Fear struck Washington DC and there wild stories that the Virginia could sail to New York and destroy ships there. Luckily, the new Union ironclad, the Monitor, the first ironclad with a rotating turret arrived and the two ships squared off for battle. It seemed the Virginia got the worst of it. Neither ship would see much action afterwards. The Virginia was set afire at the docks in Norfolk harbor, to prevent capture by Union troops. The Monitor, a work of genius would sink later in the Atlantic Ocean.
Did the Monitor defeated the Merrimac at Hampton Roads in the first battle of the Civil War?
The first ironclad battle of the Civil War (and of history itself) did, indeed, take place at Hampton Roads, Virginia, at the mouth of the James River, on March 9, 1862. Both ironclad warships were damaged during the duel, with the "Merrimac" (or, "Virginia", as she had been renamed before the battle) retreating towards her harbor after the "Monitor" had escaped into shallow water upon taking damage. This first-ever battle between ironclads thus ended in a draw.
What was the outcome of the monitor vs. Merrimack?
The battle between the USS Monitor and the formerly known Union ship called the USS Merrimack, was the first ever battle between ironclad warships. The Merrimack had been reconstructed as an ironclad and renamed the CSS Virginia. Although the Monitor received the most damage between the two ships, for all practical purposes it was a draw.
When did the battle of the ironclads occur?
The Battle of the Ironclads occurred on March 9, 1862. This naval battle took place during the American Civil War between the USS Monitor and the CSS Virginia (formerly known as the USS Merrimack) in the Hampton Roads harbor of Virginia. It marked the first ever clash between ironclad warships.
When were the ironclad warships used during the civil war?
At the US Civil War Battle of Hampton Roads, the first ever battle in war history between two ironclads took place. In 1862 the USS Monitor battled the CSS Virginia to a tie. Ironically both ships never saw duty again.
Why were there ironclad ships created during the Civil War?
An ironclad was a steam powered warship of the later 19th century, protected by iron or steel armor plates.AnswerThe Ironclad not very successful they have taken down sail ships by running into them and makeing them sink. the other ironclads went up beside each other and shot cannons and what ever they had on board at each other.
What caused the monitor ships to be important to the Union Navy in the US Civil War?
The USS Monitor was an important part of the US Navy during the US Civil War. The first monitor was built in New York City shipyards using the model & design of John Ericsson.This ironclad was sent to Hampton Roads in order to support the Union ships helping in the Peninsula campaign. The warship was of unique design, (advanced in several ways )as it had but one canon mounted on a revolving turret.The ironclad Confederate CSS Virginia, had all but destroyed, several Union ships, causing near panic in Washington DC.The Monitor's mission was to confront the Southern warship before it did more damage. The battle between the CSS Virginia & the USS Monitor was a historical one. No other ironclads had ever fought each other. The battle resulted in a draw.Soon after the Southern forces had to scuttle the Virginia and the Monitor later sunk in a hurricane. Thus these two ships never fought each other again.The Monitor left a legacy however, as more were built and helped the Union navy in its Southern blockade campaign. Several monitors were used in the assault on Southern sea fortress, Fisher.
Who was the greatest rebel that was ever in Virginia?
greatest rebel there ever was in Virginia
Did Patrick Henry ever do anything he's credited with?
Yes. He was the first Governor of Virginia.
When did BB and T Corporation announce its deal with First Virginia Bank?
Early in 2003 BB and T announced that in July it would close its largest deal ever--the acquisition for $3.4 billion of First Virginia Bank, of Falls Church, Virginia, which had $11 billion in assets.
