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	The Battle of the Ironclads, 1862
		The first of these Confederate "Ironclads" was constructed upon the burned-out hull of the USS Merrimac left behind by Union forces when they abandoned the Newport, Virginia shipyards early in the war.
		The Confederate ironclad rammed the Cumberland, striking a death blow that sent her to the bottom.
		During the night the North's answer to the Southern ironclad arrived on the scene.
	www.eyewitnesstohistory.com /ironclads.htm (1567 words)

	History: Civil War - Monitor vs. Merrimack
		The battle on March 9, 1862, between the USS Monitor and the CSS Merrimack, officially the CSS Virginia, is one of the most revolutionary naval battles in world history.
		The battle was so impressive to the leaders of both the Union and the Confederacy, that they contracted their Naval yards to have more ironclad ships built.
		Ironclads could withstand hours of battering by artillery, and they could be used to cut traffic lanes through mine fields.
	www.cyberessays.com /History/140.htm (1197 words)

	NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Ironclad warship
		Ironclads were also used by both Peru and Chile in the War of the Pacific in 1879.
		While the ironclad warship suffered from numerous flaws, the fact that it became the prominent naval weapon of its era and inspired nearly a century of progressively heavier armored warships can be ascribed to its massive advantage over the previous ships of the line in terms of protection.
		The age of the ironclad as a main line battle craft came to an end around 1890, as iron- or steel-hulled pre-dreadnought battleships were developed and deployed.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Ironclad-warship (4201 words)

	MaritimeDigital Archive Encyclopedia - Home > 003b Surface vessels (Pre 1880)
		The first uses of iron for naval protection occurred in the Far East in the 16th century, but the heyday of the ironclad came in the mid-19th century, when ironclads supplanted wooden ships, and then were themselves replaced by ships made of steel.
		In the age of sail, after the development of the line of battle tactic in the mid 17th century, and up to the mid 19th century, a ship of the line was a warship powerful enough to take a place in the battle line.
		Another term, line of battle ship, was shortened to become "battleship", but this is a later usage and is not appropriate for the age of sail.
	www.ibiblio.org /maritime/photolibrary/index.php?cat=945 (588 words)

	Battle of the Ironclads (Site not responding. Last check: )
		On the afternoon of April 7, 1863, the Union ironclads, carrying 32 of the heaviest cannon yet to be used in naval warfare, slowly steamed into the harbor as if on parade, and neared Fort Sumter, the object of the attack.
		The battle that began at 3:00 P.M. was described by a Union participant: "The fires of hell were turned upon the Union fleet.
		The ironclads managed to get off only 139 shots during the battle, while the Rebel batteries fired more than 2,200.
	www.us-civilwar.com /ironclad.htm (303 words)

	The Dark Lords' Council - Battle of the Ironclads: 1862
		During the American Civil War, the CSS Virginia, a captured and rebuilt Union steam frigate formerly known as the Merrimac, engages the USS Monitor in the first battle between iron-fortified naval vessels in history.
		The Confederate navy's addition of iron plates to the captured USS Merrimac steam frigate temporarily made it an unstoppable force in the disputed waters of the Civil War.
		The Virginia was thus allowed to escape to Norfolk, Virginia, and the Battle of the Ironclads ended in a draw.
	www.darklordscouncil.com /forums/showthread.php4?s=81c22754e44617d07ddfd1b753adee2f&t=5324 (522 words)

	Battle of the Ironclads (Hampton Roads) Official Records and Battle Description
		A look of confidence passed over the men's faces, and we believed the Merrimac would not repeat the work she had accomplished the day before." Neither ironclad seriously damaged the other in their one day of fighting, March 9, 1862 though the Merrimac was indeed prevented from attacking any more of the Union's wooden ships.
		Taken from "Battles and Leaders of the Civil War," this is a very informative article written by the exec of the Monitor.
		The story of the battle from the Confederate viewpoint as it appeared in the Southern Historical Society Papers.
	www.civilwarhome.com /ironclad.htm (457 words)

	Ironclads and Blockade Runners
		The ironclads were the advent of the modern armored, self-propelled warship, and the blockade runners took wholesale smuggling to new technological heights.
		The CSS Albemarle - the ironclad built in a cornfield that terrorized the Union Navy
		The collapse of HMVS Cerberus - British ironclad hulk in peril
	www.wideopenwest.com /~jenkins/ironclads/ironclad.htm (1112 words)

	(GCW98B) A Battle of the Ironclads Ditti by Ryder3 & Better Half and prntr1 (Site not responding. Last check: )
		One of the most revolutionary naval battles in world history,was the battle on March 9,1862, between the USS Monitor, and the CSS Merrimack.
		This battle was waged at Hampton Roads, and was part of the Peninsula Campaign, that lasted from March to August, of 1862.
		There will be 50 of the "Civil War Series" geocoins, depicting the "Battle of the Ironclads", released into this geocache, 5 at a time, for the first 50 finders to adopt, to have as souvenirs.
	www.geocaching.com /seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=22a327ae-221b-464e-9053-fba308b7da2d (664 words)

	Duel Between the First Ironclads (Davis) by Stackpole Books
		In fact, work was proceeding on both the Richmond and Virginia simultaneously and it is possible that the Virginia could have been completed earlier with more devastating affect on the Union fleet if all work had concentrated on her.
		The chapter on the development of ironclad technology after the battle and war is the proper ending.
		For the first time, the true importance of this battle and the race to build the ironclads was brought home to me. Highly recommended.
	www.r5t.biz /stuff-0811705366.html (619 words)

	Civil War Ironclads Available! Union and Confederate Ironclad model kits.
		My primary interest is in the ironclads of the South since their construction was undermined not only by lack of materials and skilled manpower but
		This ironclad will be one of the first available from me. To the right are two more images of the CSS Tennessee.
		The Ironclads of the Civil War were the forerunners of the modern battleship.
	members.aol.com /WFMarabknt/ironclads.html (519 words)

	Ironclads
		The CSS Atlanta was built up from the blockade runner Fingal and was to be the premier Southern ironclad but was handed one of worst defeats of any Civil War ironclad.
		This action was the first encounter of an ironclad warship against another ship of war during the War Between the States.
		USS Keokuk: The Keokuk was severely damaged from the guns of Fort Sumter during the ironclad attack of April 7, 1863.
	www.dowdey.com /photo.htm (433 words)

	ironclads.htm
		In the spring of 1862, two strange vessels battled on the waters of Hampton Roads, Virginia.
		On the shores spectators watched as the C.S.S. Virginia (known popularly as the Merrimack) slugged it out with the U.S.S. Monitor in the first battle of ironclad warships.
		From the final chapter: “The first battle between ironclads marked the triumph of the Industrial Revolution.
	www.aldencarter.com /ironclads.htm (144 words)

	Navy Civil War chronology
		Rear Admiral S. Du Pont's ironclad squadron engaged strong Confederate forts in Charleston harbor in an attempt to penetrate the defenses and capture the city.
		The ironclads were heavily damaged and the attack was broken off; USS Keokuk sank the next day.
		The ironclad was intended to raise the blockade of one or more southern ports.
	www.history.navy.mil /wars/civilwar.htm (3042 words)

	'ironclads' related products for sale (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Its revolving turret housed two 11–inch Dahlgrens and the ironclad’s decks were virtually awash with The two ironclads never fought each other again.
		The Battle between the USS Monitor and the CSS Virginia is one of the greatest Naval battles in history.
		Battle of the Ironclads (Hampton Roads) Official Records and
	www.infobooker.com /p/ironclads.html (115 words)

	Ironclads
		Ironclads could destroy wood ships by ramming them of by shooting them.
		The wooden ships couldn’t harm the ironclads because of the cannon balls would bounce off them.
		The Battle of the Ironclads between the Monitor and the Merrimack lasted around four hours.
	www.essaysword.com /viewpapers/86577-Ironclads.html (103 words)

	Ironclads essays
		Here are some of the ways ironclads impacted the navel warfare in the Civil War.
		Ironclads were ships built in a new technological way.
		Ironclads were never used again in the Civil War after that battle.
	www.megaessays.com /viewpaper/12032.html (278 words)

	Items in UK - Battle Civil War at www.popinads.net (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Battle Flag (us Civil War) - Bernard Cornwell - P/b.
		Battles Of The English Civil War By A. Woolrych
		Battles Of The English Civil War: Marston Moor, Naseby,
	www.popinads.net /cool/uk/battle_civil_war.html (315 words)

	Hampton Roads (Monitor vs. Virginia (Merrimack), Battle of the Ironclads) (Site not responding. Last check: )
		On March 8, 1862, from her berth at Norfolk, the Confederate ironclad Virginia steamed into Hampton Roads where she sank the USS Cumberland and ran the USS Congress aground.
		Her appearance was a tactical surprise: there had been plenty of rumors that something was happening to the old USS Merrimac, but over time the rumors became too common and were ignored.
		She would never fight again; the Confederacy had strained its industrial base to build an ironclad and didn’t have the resources to continue building the various ships scattered around her perimeter and quickly repair Virginia.
	ehistory.osu.edu /World/BattleView.cfm?BID=698&WID=2 (406 words)

	Ironclads Products (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Weapons and Warfare ironclads gas masks Age of Napoleon
		BATTLE OF THE IRONCLADS Monitor & Merrimack Pictorial
		IRONCLADS OF CAMBRAI; the first Tank battle; Great War
	www.jamesdunstan.com /ironclads.html (121 words)

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		The Battle of the Ironclads - The Civil War History Series
		This book brings to life the dramatic events that occurred in Hampton Roads on March 8 and 9, 1862, when the first battle between armored vessels - in what was perhaps the most significant naval event of the entire Civil War - took place.
		It's a visual chronicle not only of the exciting story of the USS Monitor and the CSS Virginia (Merrimack), but also a saga of uncommon valor and leadership.
	www.aviation-heritage.com /en-us/p_1492.html (112 words)

	Battle of the Ironclads
		Its revolving turret housed two 11–inch Dahlgrens and the ironclad’s decks were virtually awash with the sea.
		On the morning of March 9, 1862, Lieutenant Jones was surprised to see this "cheesebox on a raft" approach the Virginia.
		Believing that the Union ironclad had had enough and suffering from several leaks, Jones ordered the Virginia back to Norfolk with the receding tide.
	www.peninsulacampaign.org /ironclads.shtml (284 words)

	THE BATTLE OF THE IRONCLADS
		Over 200 Books Published by the Scholar's Bookshelf on The American Revolutionary War, Colonial Wars of New England, War of 1812, Mexican-American War, American Civl War, British Naval History and World War I. All titles are reprinted from long out of print books from the 19th and early 20th centuries.
		More than 150 images, including photographs, engravings, paintings, and sketches are reproduced in this illustrated history of the development and meetings of the Civil War ironclads.
		Text presents a narrative history of the design and manufacture of the ships along with portraits of the engineers, inventors, and military men involved and then traces the background and events of the battle at Hampton Roads and the aftermath, 1999: 128 pages, softcover.
	www.scholarsbookshelf.com /item.asp?userid=&pageid=2&catid=2&subjectid=13&method=sub&itemid=10189 (152 words)

	Fort Wool: Virginia Is For Lovers
		Partially constructed under the direction of Lt. Robert E. Lee, Fort Wool played an active role during the Civil War in protecting the entrance to the Hampton Roads harbor.
		In 1862, the famous "battle of the ironclads" -- the USS Monitor and USS Virginia (Merrimack) -- was fought in view of the installation.
		During the summer months, guides interpret the history of this tiny island and explain the many roles it played during American wartime battles.
	www.virginia.org /site/description.asp?AttrID=12149&pf=1 (148 words)

	EyeWitness To The American Civil War
		The first major battle of the Civil War took place 20 miles from Washington.
		Union supporters thought it would be a cake-walk - it wasn't.
		Experience the battle from inside the Monitor's gun turret.
	www.eyewitnesstohistory.com /cwfrm.htm (313 words)

	Compass Point Books - Our Products - Battle of the Ironclads
		On March 9, 1862, during the height of the Civil War, the tiny Union ironclad Monitor and its much larger Confederate enemy, the Virginia, fired at each other for four hours.
		Their battle at Hampton Roads, Virginia, was the first ever between two ironclads.
		The world remembers the battle between the Monitor and the Virginia because it began a new age of warfare at sea.
	www.compasspointbooks.com /aspx/pDetail.aspx?EntityGUID=761713ef-6f47-491c-ada0-dcef629b45ba&SeriesGUID=9ac1f193-a54a-4144-9f25-aaba395316f4&TreeGUID=ce54d2dd-e579-49a8-ad0b-4d1973e1f15b (145 words)

	Writing Historical Fiction
		Put notes about the battle in a safe place (perhaps in a historical fiction folder) so you can refer back to these notes later as you create your own historical fiction novel.
		Using a T chart, outline at least a seven chapter novel that includes facts about the Battle of the Ironclads.
		First, you will visit some Internet sites that will teach you about "The Battle of the Ironclads," and then you will create some sort of visual to help you remember that battle.
	www.k12albemarle.org /MurrayElem/White/WebQuests/CivilWar/writehf.html (657 words)

	TheHistoryNet \| Naval Battles
		After a botched Union naval effort on the Mississippi River, Rear Admiral David D. Porter resorted to trickery to prevent one of his captured ironclads from being used by the Confederates.
		Battle of Rennell Island: Setback in the Solomons
		U.S. Navy Captain Charles Gridley and the Battle of Manila Bay
	www.historynet.com /air_sea/naval_battles (711 words)

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