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What is Merrimack from Civil War?
The USS Merrimack was a frigate and sailing vessel of the United States that was converted into the ironclad warship the CSS Virginia by the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War.
Why were the ironclad ships called Merrimack and the Monitor?
They weren't. They were the USS Monitor and the CSS Virginia. The CSS Virginia was built from the hull of the USS Merrimac, which was sunk and burned by the Union when they left the shipyard.
Why were the ironclad ships called the monitor and the Merrimack?
They weren't. They were the USS Monitor and the CSS Virginia. The CSS Virginia was built from the hull of the USS Merrimac, which was sunk and burned by the Union when they left the shipyard.
Which ship defeated the Merrimac at the Battle of Hampton Roads?
The Union warship USS Monitor defeated the Confederate warship USS Merrimack in the Battle of Hampton Roads. This is also known as the Battle of the Ironclads.
Which side did the Merrimack fight on?
The USS Merrimack did not have an opportunity to fight in the Civil War. It was burned to the waterline by Union personnel as they abandoned the Norfolk ship yard. The Southern Navy raised the remains and built the CSS Virginia from the parts.
How many crew members on the Merrimack?
If you are referring to the USS Merrimack II, she was a typical 40-gun frigate and would run a crew of about 350 men. If you are talking about the USS Virginia, the Confederate iron-clad that was built on the remains of the hull of the USS Merrimack II, she had a compliment of 320 men.
How long was the USS Merrimack?
The USS Merrimack was 275 feet long. It was a three masted sailing ship that was fitted for steam power.
What was the origin of name for the USS Merrimack?
The USS Merrimack was named after a river in New Hampshire. The river runs past the historic city of Concorde.
What did the south rename merrimack?
The South renamed the USS Merrimack to CSS Virginia after they converted it into an ironclad warship during the Civil War.
The first battle of ironclad ships involved the ccs Virginia originally the uss merrimack and what other ship?
USS Monitor
What regiments were involved in the Battle of Hampton Roads 1862?
The Ironclad CSS Virginia (ex-Merrimack) , The Cumberland , The USS Congress , The USS Monitor and The USS Minnesota
What is merrimack?
USS Merrimack was a frigate and is best known as the hull upon which the ironclad warship, CSS Virginia was constructed during the American Civil War
What was the northern ironclad that fought the merrimac?
the uss merrimack, i hope u found a good answer
Why were the names monitor and merrimack famous during the civil war?
It was the first time iron ships fought against each other. Officially it was the USS Monitor against the CSS Virginia. The Virginia was made from the sunken hull of the USS Merrimack.
What was to gain in winning the battle Monitor v Merrimack?
The first battle between ironclads at Hampton Roads turned out to be a draw. The battle between the USS Monitor and the Confederate Merrimack became a moot point as they never battled again. The South had to sink the CSA Merrimack as it took in too much water. The USS Monitor, was in a draw with the Merrimack, and eventually was lost at sea. As it turned out, the gains would have been minimal.
What was the name of Southern ironclad that fought the USS Monitor?
The southern ironclad was the CSS Virginia. It was built upon the partially destroyed hull of the former USS Merrimack.
What was the outcome of the monitor vs. Merrimack?
The battle between the USS Monitor and the formerly known Union ship called the USS Merrimack, was the first ever battle between ironclad warships. The Merrimack had been reconstructed as an ironclad and renamed the CSS Virginia. Although the Monitor received the most damage between the two ships, for all practical purposes it was a draw.
