All About Ironclads and the Battle of Hampton Roads
(The Union's Cheesebox on a Raft VS The Confederation’s Upside-Down Bathtub)
Have you heard of the term ‘Ironclads’? Probably not, due to it being a term not often used in modern day. Ironclads are, in fact, ships reinforced, or even made, with iron (hence the name). Modern day officers describe these ships as ‘common battleships’ or ‘old timers’, but about 155 years ago, ironclads were the most powerful and feared warships of the sea. At the time, they were the peak of innovation and revolutionized the ship’s efficiency.
The first functional ironclad was made a few years before the Civil War and it was not even made by the Americans. This ship is called La Gloire which was made by the French in 1859. Soon afterwards, the British constructed their own ironclad and, by 1862, both countries had more than ten iron ships. The first battle of ironclads was the famous battle of Hampton Roads. At
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This boat had quite an interesting design. It was made so that the hull was almost completely submerged, so much so that the sides peeked only a few inches above the water. The whole boat was completely made of iron unlike the CSS Virginia which had the wooden hull. The turret of the Monitor, was revolutionary as well. Although there was only two cannons, the turret was designed in such a way that it could rotate 360 degrees. This means that the turret can turn to shoot anywhere. There is no hiding from the Monitor, it has no blind spots. On top of having a full iron defence, being almost completely submerged, and a turret that has 360 vision, the USS Monitor was the first ship to have an underwater toilet (or restroom). This way, the soldiers were able to relieve themselves in the midst of battle to stay comfortable while the enemy had to hold their bladders and sometimes even soak their pants. The Monitor was indeed the peak of technology at the
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The emerald jewel of Brooklyn, Prospect Park is often called the borough’s backyard and has been a serene and idyllic retreat for Brooklynites for well over a century now. In fact, the park recently celebrated its 150th anniversary with great fanfare, attesting its historic importance and role it’s played in city life for generations. Few people, however, know the true history of the park, such as its connection to Central Park and the role it played in the development of Brooklyn real estate in the late 19th century. To that end, here’s a quick look at the hidden history of Prospect Park and the key role it’s played in the city’s history over the years.
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Imagine waking up to beautiful freshwater streams and wildlife foraging through the mountainside. This is what citizens of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee get to wake up to ever day. Pigeon Forge is a small town near the border of South Carolina. It sits along the edge of the Cherokee National Forest and on the west side of Little Pigeon River. It is not only located in a beautiful area, but also a thriving area economically speaking. Overall, Pigeon Forge is a family friendly place where people can not only live in a beautiful city, but also exciting environment.
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Greetings Ms. Simno and Sister Camille Anne I, Tessa Nicosia, give you greetings and hope you are doing well. I hope you have peace in your hearts and trusting God with your problems.