answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

The union ironclad warship USS Monitor and the ironclad Merrimack, renamed the CSS Virginia fought an inconclusive duel in Hampton Roads in 1862. They never met again. It was the first battle between two armoured ships and sent shockwaves round the world.

User Avatar

Wiki User

βˆ™ 15y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Who fought to a draw at Hampton Roads Virginia in the Civil War?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Where was the US Civil War Battle of Hampton Roads fought?

The Battle of Hampton Roads was fought over the two day period spanning March 8-9, 1862 in Hampton Roads. Hampton Roads is basically a ship dock in Virginia where the James River meets the Nansemond and Elizabeth Rivers right outside Chesapeake Bay. It was the first time in naval warfare that two ironclads met in battle. As an aside the sinking of Union ships at Hampton Roads by the CSS Virginia caused a delay in the Union's Peninsula campaign.


Where was the Battle of Hampton Roads fought and what was the terrain like?

Hampton Roads, Virginia, just off the coast. it was a naval battle, so... wet?


Where was the battle of the Monitor and the Virginia fought?

Off of Sewell's Point at Hampton Roads, Virginia. It is at the mouth of the James River.


What two ships fought in the battle at Hampton roads?

The Monitor and the Virginia (also known as the Merrimack.)


What are the release dates for Civil War in Hampton Roads A New Beginning - 2010?

Civil War in Hampton Roads A New Beginning - 2010 was released on: USA: 4 May 2010 (Norfolk, Virginia)


What was the first ironclad warship battle in the US Civil War?

The Battle of Hampton Roads, off the coast of Virginia occurred March 8-9, 1862. On the morning of the 9th, the USS Monitor met the CSS Virginia (Merrimack) in the first duel of ironclads, and fought to an inconclusive result.


When was the battle of Merrimac v monitor fought?

The battle of Monitor vs. Merrimack (renamed the CSS Virginia) was fought on the 8th and 9th of March in the year 1862 in Hampton Roads, Virginia The Monitor did not arrive in time for the first day of the battle.


Where is the United Service Organization Of Hampton Roads in Hampton Virginia located?

The address of the United Service Organization Of Hampton Roads is: , Hampton, VA 23666


What does the tattoo 757 stand for?

Hampton Roads, Virginia


Does Hampton Roads, Virginia have an employment connection?

There are different websites that show vacancys in the area of Hampton Roads, Virginia. One of these is CareerConnection.com that specialises in job listings. http://jobs.hamptonroads.com/


Where did the ironclad take place in civil war?

The battle of the ironclads(Virginia vs. Monitor) took place off of Hampton Roads,Va. on March 8th and 9th 1862.March 8th was the Virginia attacking several Union ships in the area,then on the 9th the Monitor showed up and the two ironclads fought each other.The battle was a draw.


What navy won the US Civil War naval battle of Hampton Roads?

On March 8th to March 9th, the ironclad CSS Virginia began to destroy Union ships at Hampton Roads. The wooden Union warships were assisting in the Union's Peninsula campaign. The CSS Virginia did considerable damage to Union warships. On the 9th, the Union ironclad, the USS Monitor enters Hampton Roads and engages the CSS Virginia. Each ship absorbs damage and the battle never begins the next day. The naval battle is considered a draw. It was the first time in history that two ironclads fought each other.