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the battle of the ironclads is considered a draw but the Confederates retreated after destroying two of the union ships and mortally wounding the union ironclad. later on the Confederates destroyed there iron clad so as not to let it fall into the hand of the enemy
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The battle between what two ships changed the way warships were built?
(Two iron covered ships) fought during the Battle of Hampton Roads on March 9, 1862.
What was the greatest naval battle of the civil war including iron clad ships?
The Battle of Mobile Bay.
Civil war iron clad ships?
The USS Monitor was the first Union submarine (it was, in reality, only semi-submersible). The USS Merrimac(k) was salvaged by the Confederate Navy and plated with iron (iron clad) and commissioned as the CSS Virginia. The Monitor and the Virginia went at it in the Battle of Hampton Roads. This went down in history as the first battle between two ironclads.
What are the names of the two famous iron clad ships?
The two most famous iron-clad ships of the civil war era were the Union's USS Monitor, and the Confederacy's CSS Virginia. They were made famous when they fought at the battle of Hampton Roads, the first confrontation between two iron-clads. (Found on many other sites also, please remember the sites that this was found on may or my not be true)
What are boats covered in iron called?
Boats covered in iron are commonly referred to as ironclads.
The battle between what two ships changed the way warships were built?
(Two iron covered ships) fought during the Battle of Hampton Roads on March 9, 1862.
What were warships that were covered in iron called?
These ships were called ironclads.
The Battle of Hampton Roads was significant because?
Iron clad ships were introduced into battle
Why was the battle between the Monitor and the Merrimack significant?
1st battle btwn iron ships
What is the irionclad battleship?
Originally, wooden ships were "plated" (covered) with metal, usually iron.
What was the greatest naval battle of the civil war including iron clad ships?
The Battle of Mobile Bay.
What was the significant about the battle between the Monitor and Merrimack?
the ships were both ironclad ships which was a ship made of wood then layered with iron
What was significant about the battle between the Merrimack and Monitor?
the ships were both ironclad ships which was a ship made of wood then layered with iron
What types of ships were used in the American Civil War?
Monitor and Merrimack (vessel ships). Only fought once. Made of iron at the front. Ironclad ships were a new invention. These ships were covered with iron plates that would deflect shells. Tin-clad ships were river boats that were lightly protected by iron. "Blockade Runners" were a name applied to a varitey of fast ocean ships that were used to get through the Union blockade.
What comes first battle of fredricksburg or battle of iron clads?
The battle of ironclads.
Two iron clads in the battle between two steel ships?
The Monitor and the Merrimas (CSS Virginis)
Civil war iron clad ships?
The USS Monitor was the first Union submarine (it was, in reality, only semi-submersible). The USS Merrimac(k) was salvaged by the Confederate Navy and plated with iron (iron clad) and commissioned as the CSS Virginia. The Monitor and the Virginia went at it in the Battle of Hampton Roads. This went down in history as the first battle between two ironclads.
