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In the waters of Hampton Roads on March 9, 1862

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What were the casualties in the Monitor vs. Merrimack battle during the Civil War?

In the Monitor vs. Merrimack battle during the Civil War, there were no casualties.


When was the Monitor vs Merrimack battle fought?

The Monitor vs. Merrimack battle was fought on March 9, 1862 during the American Civil War.


Where did monitor vs merrimack take place?

The monitor vs. Merrimack took place in 1862.


Who were the generals during the monitor vs merrimack battle?

The Commander of Virginia (the former Merrimack) was CSA Admiral Franklin Buchanan. The Commander of Monitor was USN Captain L. Worden.


Who won the battle of monitor vs merrimack during civil war?

Tactically, it was a draw, but, strategically, the blockade held; so the Merrimack's mission failed.


What is the greatest battle of the Civil War?

Land; Gettysburg Water; Mobile Bay or Monitor vs Merrimack


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 date was battle of Hampton Roads?

March 8-9, 1862 In Virginia Also known as the Merrimack vs the Monitor


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.


What was the date for the monitor vs merrimack?

March, 9, 1862.


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).


Why was the merrimack vs monitor important?

The battle was the first one fought between two ironclads and signed the unrestrainable decline of the wooden warship's era.Furthermore, after the battle the Virginia didn't dare to fight against the Monitor again.Read more: What_was_significant_about_the_merrimack_v_monitor