A wooden hulled ship is a vessel constructed primarily from wood, utilizing it for the hull, which is the main body of the ship. These ships were prevalent before the advent of modern materials like steel and fiberglass and were commonly used for trade, fishing, and naval purposes. Wooden hulls are often characterized by their craftsmanship, with techniques like planking and caulking employed to ensure water tightness and durability. While largely replaced by metal-hulled ships in contemporary use, wooden hulled ships are still valued for recreation and historical preservation.
An ironclad is a wooden-hulled water-going vessel which is covered in whole or in part by iron, serving as armor. Since the hull is clad in iron, it was called an ironclad ship.
A steel-hulled ship floats on water due to the principle of buoyancy, which states that an object will float if it displaces an amount of water equal to its weight. The shape of the hull, along with its size and weight, enable the ship to displace enough water to counteract its own weight and remain afloat.
Technically, the first steel hulled ship was the French warship 'Redoubtable ' in 1876. However, iron hulled ships had been used 30 years before this.
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You're probably asking about the ironclads.The ships with metal plates on their side were introduced in the 20th century. They can take on heavier payloads and that makes the fit for merchant and warfare purposes. In warfare, they are harder to sink than the predecessors which had wooden hulls.
That type of ship is called a "Junk".
"Old Ironsides" is the nickname for the USS Constitution, a wooden-hulled, three-masted frigate of the United States Navy. Launched in 1797, it is renowned for its strong construction and impressive performance during the War of 1812, where it earned its nickname due to its resilience in battle. The ship is the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world and serves as a symbol of American naval history. Today, it is preserved as a museum ship in Boston, Massachusetts.
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