Ironclads
Ironclads ;)
Their merchant ships being attacked by pirates
For irrigation, for trade vessels, for warships.
Chesapeake Bay
Yes. Naval vessels, navy ships are military ships.
34 warships and 163 armed merchant vessels
Franco Bargoni has written: 'Le corazzate monocalibre italiane' -- subject(s): Cruisers (Warships), History 'Corazzate italiane' -- subject(s): Armored vessels, Battleships, History, Italy, Italy. Marina, Pictorial works 'Le prime navi di linea della marina italiana (1861-1880)' -- subject(s): History, Italy, Italy. Marina, Warships
Old warships are often referred to as "vessels" or "ships of the line," particularly those used during the age of sail. Additionally, historical warships may be categorized as "museum ships" when preserved for public display. Some specific terms like "battleship," "cruiser," or "destroyer" can also refer to older naval vessels depending on their class and era.
No warships were sunk; some support vessels were sunk by mines.
34 Warships and 163 armed Merchant Vessels
An armada is a fleet of warships, or a large army or fleet of military vessels, particularly in reference to the Spanish Armada.
They are the first ironclad, steam powered, warships. They made wooden sailing vessels obsolete.