mar 8, 1862 - Battle of the Monitor and the Merrimack
Description:
The Battle of Hampton Roads was the most famous and well-known naval battle of the Civil War. It was also the first battle between two ironclad ships, the Monitor and the Merrimack. In the end neither side was declaired the winner. But this battle got nationwide attenion and also revolutionized how warships were build.Added to timeline:
Date:
mar 8, 1862
Now
~ 163 years ago