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Dive into the history of the USS Monitor, the ironclad warship that revolutionized naval warfare during the American Civil War. Designed by John Ericsson and launched in 1862, this vessel changed the course of history with its rotating turret and iron armor. Did you know that in its first battle at Hampton Roads, it faced off against the CSS Virginia, marking the first-ever clash between ironclad ships? Discover how this battle transformed naval construction forever.

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