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covered or protected with iron.Noun

A 19th-century warship with armor plating.

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What was the outcome of the battle of ironclads?

If you mean American civil war- Stalemate. If you mean Jutland WWI - stalemate.


When was The Land Ironclads created?

The Land Ironclads was created in 1903.


Who won the Battle of the Ironclads?

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What did the US Civil War term of Pook Turtles mean?

The US Civil War term of "Pook Turtles", described what the ironclads designed by Union inventor Samuel L. Pook.This was a small fleet of ironclad river warships designed by Pook. Seven of these were produced.


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Ironclads are boats. Admirals usually command navies, not generals.


Are ironclads and submarines the same thing in 1861?

Ironclads are not the same thing as submarines. Ironclads do not go underwater completely even though the majority of their body may be underwater.


What are boats covered in iron called?

Boats covered in iron are commonly referred to as ironclads.


What were the tactics of ironclads to destroy enemy ships?

Ironclads could destroy wooden enemy ships using either cannon fire or by ramming them.


What date was ironclads on?

some time in the 1800s


What is a warship covered with iron called?

Ironclads.


What was the battle of ironclads known for?

Jake nowry


What type of ships were the monitor and merrimack?

Ironclads.