History quiz

What type of ships were the monitor and merrimack?

The USS Monitor and the CSS Virginia (originally the USS Merrimack) were ironclad warships, a type of warship that was designed to withstand enemy fire and was armed with heavy guns. The Monitor and the Virginia were the first ironclads to engage in battle, with their confrontation in the Battle of Hampton Roads in 1862 marking a significant turning point in the history of naval warfare. Ironclads would go on to play a crucial role in naval battles throughout the remainder of the 19th century.