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Why was the battle between monitor v merrimack historically important?
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It was the first battle between ironclad ships.
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What year was the battle between the merrimack and monitor important?
On March 9, 1862
Who won between the battle of the Merrimack and the Monitor?
The Merrimac,
What was the outcome of the monitor vs. Merrimack?
The battle between the USS Monitor and the formerly known Union ship called the USS Merrimack, was the first ever battle between ironclad warships. The Merrimack had been reconstructed as an ironclad and renamed the CSS Virginia. Although the Monitor received the most damage between the two ships, for all practical purposes it was a draw.
How many were in the battle between the Monitor and the Merrimack?
If the question asks only about the crews of the two ships, the Monitor had a crew of 59, and the Merrimack had 320, but the entire two-day Battle of Hampton Roads involved thousands more. The Merrimack was joined by five CSN gunboats, and there were five USN warships at Hampton Roads. [The Merrimack sank two of them before the Monitor arrived.]
What was to gain in winning the battle Monitor v Merrimack?
The first battle between ironclads at Hampton Roads turned out to be a draw. The battle between the USS Monitor and the Confederate Merrimack became a moot point as they never battled again. The South had to sink the CSA Merrimack as it took in too much water. The USS Monitor, was in a draw with the Merrimack, and eventually was lost at sea. As it turned out, the gains would have been minimal.
Why was the battle between the Monitor and the Merrimack significant?
1st battle btwn iron ships
The battle of the Monitor and the Merrimack was the first ever between?
It was the first naval battle between two ironclads.
How many people died in the monitor and the merrimack battle?
261 people died at the Battle of the Monitor and Merrimack (renamed the CSS Virginia).
Where did monitor vs merrimack take place?
The monitor vs. Merrimack took place in 1862.
When was the battle between the monitor and merrimack?
The fight between the USS Monitor and the CSS Virginia (Merrimack) took place March 9, 1862 during the Battle of Hampton Roads. Neither ship could gain the upper hand in the battle and it is considered a draw.
Who were the captains at Monitor vs Merrimack?
Lieutenant John Worden, USN on the Monitor. Captain Franklin Buchanan, CSN on the Virginia (previously the Merrimack).
Most important outcome of the battle between the Monitor and Merrimack?
It changed naval warfare for ever. As soon as the British heard about the battle they immediately set to work to armour their navy.
