On March 8, 1862, the Union and Confederates made history when the Souths first ironclad ventured down the Elizabeth River into Hampton Roads to attack the wooden-sided U.S. blockading fleet anchored there. Built on the hull of the U.S.S. Merrimac
On March 8, 1862, the Union and Confederates made history when the Souths first ironclad ventured down the Elizabeth River into Hampton Roads to attack the wooden-sided U.S. blockading fleet anchored there. Built on the hull of the U.S.S. Merrimac
