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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.
What else can I help you with?
Who won battle of ironclads?
The South won this battle.
Who won ironclads battle?
The South won this battle.
Who were the generals in the battle of the ironclads?
Ironclads are boats. Admirals usually command navies, not generals.
What comes first battle of fredricksburg or battle of iron clads?
The battle of ironclads.
How many causalities were there in the battle of ironclads?
30000
What was the battle of ironclads known for?
Jake nowry
Were any civilians killed in the battle of Ironclads?
No, no civilians were killed in the battle of the ironclads. The battle was very long and tiresome, but because both ships were built so tough, neither were severly damaged!
What happened during the battle of the ironclads?
monitor and merrimac were in a draw
What were ironclads used for during the civil war?
Naval battle
Who was the union general at the battle of ironclads?
the confederacy i think
The battle of the Monitor and the Merrimack was the first ever between?
It was the first naval battle between two ironclads.
What conclusion can be drawn from the first battle of the ironclads?
the era of wooden warships was at an end
