Hampton Roads(ironclads)

Hampton Roads (Ironclads)

Mar 8, 1862

In the Battle of Hampton Roads,. it started on March 8,1862 and ended on March 9,1862.

Hampton Roads

Mar 8, 1862

Last gunpowder shipment arrives for the CSS Virginia.

Hampton Roads

Mar 8, 1862

The CSS Virginia struck the Cumberland with its 1,500lb ram, smashing a huge hole inn its wooden hull.

Hampton Roads

Mar 8, 1862

With one opponent vanquished, the Virginia turned its sights on the nearby USS Congress.

Hampton Roads

Mar 9, 1862

On March 9, the Union ironclad Monitor having fortuitously arrived to do battle, initiated the first engagement of ironclad in history.

hampton roads

Mar 9, 1862

the two ships fought a standstilll,but Virginia retired.