The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th ed. All rights reserved. See more Encyclopedia articles on: U. Enter your search terms:. Monitor and Merrimack, two American warships that fought the first engagement between ironclad ships. She was subsequently raised by the Confederates, converted into an ironclad, and renamed the Virginia. Harper's Weekly , April 12, , page Harper's Weekly , March 22, , page Revolving Turret — B. Smoke-pipe — C.
Pilot-house — Anchor Well — E. Rudder — F. Propeller — G. Iron Armor — H. Braces for Dock Beams — K. Water-line — L. Dahlgren Gun — M. Navy had to have its own ironclad and so ordered the construction of one from scratch. Based on a design by Sweden's John Ericsson, the Monitor had a split-level hull, with a big circular gun turret on the top level.
The turret rotated, a feature that was as new to ship warfare as the overall ironclad design. Mounted on top of the turret were a pair of inch guns, each weighing 16, pounds. A steam-powered propeller drove the ship, which was large enough for a crew of a few dozen. The Civil War saw more ironclads built by both sides, and they played an increasing role in the naval war alongside the unarmored warships, commerce raiders and blockade runners.
What was the outcome of the battle between the Monitor and the Merrimack? Check all of the boxes that apply. It changed naval warfare worldwide.
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