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Gunboat Benton The USS Benton was the largest and most peoweful river ironclad in the Misissippi Squadon, but it would have wallowed and sunk on the ocean. USS New Ironsides comes much closer to the definition of an ironclad battleship.
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∙ 12y agoThe Confederate ship was the Virginia, built from the hull of the wooden Merrimack.
The USS Merrimack was scuttled by the US Navy. The confederates salvaged it and used its hull as the basis of their ironclad, the CSS Virginia. It had a 22-foot draught, which was a liability in shallow water, but nothing could be done about it. The Merrimack's engines were in poor shape even before she was scuttled, but nothing could be done about that either. The South lacked the industry of the North, and by building from a captured Union warship they were able to put their ironclad in service faster than by building one from the keel up.
The CS Navy used several ironclads in the war, but the Virginia (still known commonly as the Merrimack) was the most famous.
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∙ 14y agoThe CSS Virginia, captured from the Union as the USS Merrimac, renamed and rebuilt as an ironclad. The ship continued to be known unofficially as the Merrimac, probably because "the Monitor and the Merrimac" had a nicer ring to it.
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∙ 11y agoCSS Virginia was the first Confederate ironclad battleship.
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Which ship defeated the Merrimac at the Battle of Hampton Roads?
The Union warship USS Monitor defeated the Confederate warship USS Merrimack in the Battle of Hampton Roads. This is also known as the Battle of the Ironclads.
Which ship fought in the first battle between ironclads?
The Union ship the "Monitor", and the Confederate ship "Virginia". The Virginia was formerly the Union vessel "Merrimack", which was sunk and raised, refitted with iron plates by the Confederates. The battle was a tactical draw, as neither ship could do much damage.
What is the name of the South's ironclad ship in the Civil War?
The CSS Virginia, formerly the USS Merrimack, was but one of the Confederate ironclads. It is famous from the Battle of Hampton Roads with the USS Monitor. This was the first ever clash between two ironclad ships. The battle occurred March 9th, 1862.
Did the Monitor defeat the Merrimac at Hampton Roads in the first battle of ironclads?
It was really a stand-off - ending with the Confederate ship staying in harbour. So it might be called a Union victory. But the Confederates had undoubtedly given the Union a heck of a fright (in the best Confederate spirit), and the battle did make a dramatic start to the age of the ironclad.
Name the greatest naval battle of the Civil War involving ironclad ships?
The Monitor. These were actually "riverine" boats, armored and with 11" guns. Battleships are ocean-going warships. However, in the Vietnam War, Monitors were again used in the rivers and mounted 40mm and 105mm cannons; these boats were often referred to as "riverine battleships."
Which ship defeated the Merrimac at the Battle of Hampton Roads?
The Union warship USS Monitor defeated the Confederate warship USS Merrimack in the Battle of Hampton Roads. This is also known as the Battle of the Ironclads.
Which ship fought in the first battle between ironclads?
The Union ship the "Monitor", and the Confederate ship "Virginia". The Virginia was formerly the Union vessel "Merrimack", which was sunk and raised, refitted with iron plates by the Confederates. The battle was a tactical draw, as neither ship could do much damage.
What is the name of the South's ironclad ship in the Civil War?
The CSS Virginia, formerly the USS Merrimack, was but one of the Confederate ironclads. It is famous from the Battle of Hampton Roads with the USS Monitor. This was the first ever clash between two ironclad ships. The battle occurred March 9th, 1862.
What are the Union ironclad warship that fought in the first sea battle of the civil war?
The technical answer to your exact question is "none," as no ironclads from either side participated in the first sea battle of the war. The answer you might be looking for is the USS Monitor, which was the Union entry in the first battle between ironclads in the war. The Confederate ship was the CSS Virginia or Merrimack.
Did the Monitor defeat the Merrimac at Hampton Roads in the first battle of ironclads?
It was really a stand-off - ending with the Confederate ship staying in harbour. So it might be called a Union victory. But the Confederates had undoubtedly given the Union a heck of a fright (in the best Confederate spirit), and the battle did make a dramatic start to the age of the ironclad.
What was the famous union ironclad ship?
The Union Ironclad ship was the Monitor. The Confederate ship was the Virginia.
What was the outcome of the battle at sea between the union ship monitor and confederate ship Virginia?
Neither side won
. What was the outcome of the battle at sea between the Union ship Monitor and the Confederate ship Virginia?
Neither side won
What was the outcome of the battle of sea between the union ship monitor and the confederate ship Virginia?
Neither side won
Name the greatest naval battle of the Civil War involving ironclad ships?
The Monitor. These were actually "riverine" boats, armored and with 11" guns. Battleships are ocean-going warships. However, in the Vietnam War, Monitors were again used in the rivers and mounted 40mm and 105mm cannons; these boats were often referred to as "riverine battleships."
What type of ship was the USS monitor classified as?
The USS Monitor and it's Confederate counterpart the CSS Merrimack are classified as "ironclads", basically gunships built with traditional hulls, but topped with an impenetrable iron deck.
What ironclads fought on waters during the civil war?
The Confederacy's Ship (Merrimack) And the Union's Ironclad Ship (Monitor)
