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An ironclad was a steam powered warship of the later 19th century, protected by iron or steel armor plates.

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The 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.

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See the related link for some good info. Ironclads had iron armor, which gave them some protection from enemy fire. Also, they were steam powered, rather than sailing ships, which means they could maneuver without wind.

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iron clads were used to sink cargo and war ships in coastal waters.

even in river outlets if need bhe.

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A 19th century wooden warship having iron or steel armour plating

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They were essentially impervious to shot from wooden ships. They could steam out into a fleet of wooden vessels and sink them with little risk to themselves.

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An ironclad was a warship of the 19th century that was built with wood and iron. The iron was placed on the sides of warships for protection from artillery and cannon fire from enemy ships.

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