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Monitor and Merrimack (vessel ships). Only fought once. Made of iron at the front. Ironclad ships were a new invention. These ships were covered with iron plates that would deflect shells. Tin-clad ships were river boats that were lightly protected by iron. "Blockade Runners" were a name applied to a varitey of fast ocean ships that were used to get through the Union blockade.
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Why were drums used in the American Civil War?
Drums were used in the American Civil war, to show that the war had begun.
Why did the steel industry become so important after the civil war?
There was a large necesity for steel after the realization that their ships were stronger when made from metal, not wood.
What did convoy system do?
The convoy system was used to prtect American ships carrying materials to Great Britain in 1940 and 1941. These merchant ships were protected by American Warships.
Wooden ships built during the civil war?
During the Civil War, wooden ships were used. The ships the North built were used to blockade the South. The ships the South used were built to outrun the blockade. This all changed when the first ironclad, the Virginia, was made. It was unsinkable at the time. The North answered with the Monitor, and the two ships battled to a stalemate later in the war.
What were the names of the American ships used in the Battle of Midway?
See website: Battle of Midway
What types of ships were used in the 1860s?
In the 1860s, ships primarily included wooden sailing vessels, such as clipper ships and square-rigged ships, which were commonly used for trade and transport. Steam-powered ships also became increasingly prevalent during this period, with sidewheel and sternwheel steamers being used for both commercial shipping and naval warfare. The era also saw the introduction of ironclad warships, which featured iron plating for enhanced protection during naval conflicts, notably during the American Civil War.
What were the torpedoes used for in the civil war?
The torpedoes used in the American Civil War were, what we call today, naval mines, normally moored in shallow water to prevent the enemy from passing their ships through an area or to protect an anchorage.
What types of transport was used before the American Civil War?
People back then transported by horse, train, and foot.
What were the ships used for during civil war?
The ships were used as a blockade, so the confederate could not leave and retreat from the southern states.
Why were drums used in the American Civil War?
Drums were used in the American Civil war, to show that the war had begun.
What kind of ships were used in the civil war?
Mostly wind propelled wooden ships. At the time of the civil war however, the navy began converting the old wood and sail ships to iron steamships. For much of the war, there was an equal mix of both.
What are the different types of ships available in the Firefly game?
In the Firefly game, there are several types of ships available, including transport ships, gunships, and stealth ships. Each type of ship has its own unique characteristics and abilities that can be used strategically in the game.
Why did the steel industry become so important after the civil war?
There was a large necesity for steel after the realization that their ships were stronger when made from metal, not wood.
What did convoy system do?
The convoy system was used to prtect American ships carrying materials to Great Britain in 1940 and 1941. These merchant ships were protected by American Warships.
When where and how was the medicine used in the American Civil War?
not sure...
What resource was first used during the civil war to help move things faster?
By railroads or ships
How were German U-Boats used against Americans?
They sunk American ships.
