8 mar 1862 año - Battle of the Ironclads

Descripción:

Being the most significant naval battle of the Civil War, one would expect more damage to have occured. The battle was more significant due to its worldwide impact, demonstrating the capabilities of the new Ironclad ships. They were steam-powered wooden ships that were thickly armored using iron. The battle lasted three hours between the two ships USS Monitor and USS Virginia.