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An ironclad was a steam powered warship of the later 19th century, protected by iron or steel armor plates.

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The Ironclad not very successful they have taken down sail ships by running into them and makeing them sink. the other ironclads went up beside each other and shot cannons and what ever they had on board at each other.

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