The Monitor and the Merrimack (also known as the CSS Virginia) were ironclad warships that famously battled during the American Civil War in 1862. The USS Monitor, a Union vessel, was notable for its revolving turret and innovative design, while the Merrimack, a Confederate ship, was built from the remains of the scuttled USS Merrimack. Their clash at the Battle of Hampton Roads marked a significant turning point in naval warfare, showcasing the effectiveness of ironclad ships over traditional wooden vessels. This battle heralded the end of the era of wooden warships and influenced naval design worldwide.
The monitor vs. Merrimack took place in 1862.
Ironclads.
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.]
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The Merrimac,
The monitor vs. Merrimack took place in 1862.
261 people died at the Battle of the Monitor and Merrimack (renamed the CSS Virginia).
Lieutenant John Worden, USN on the Monitor. Captain Franklin Buchanan, CSN on the Virginia (previously the Merrimack).
In the Monitor vs. Merrimack battle during the Civil War, there were no casualties.
Ironclads.
The Monitor and the Merrimack
1862
The Monitor vs. Merrimack battle was fought on March 9, 1862 during the American Civil War.
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.]
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