Notes: For the sinking and salvage of Merrimack, check out part 1: ua-cam.com/video/_wcxJ_Nubsk/v-deo.htmlsi=H_WfunIW-IqoavGa Check out the construction of Monitor: ua-cam.com/video/NFLHalz7VyM/v-deo.htmlsi=NRUHzbgqMVXCffdc For ease of understanding, I switch between Merrimack and Virginia. Merrimack refers to the salvaged lower hull while Virginia refers to the reconstruction into an ironclad. At 7:08, I say oak, it should be pine.
It was fascinating how the modern U.S. Navy had gone back, and explored these designs for the Zumwalt class destroyer, and the Independence class littoral combat ship design, as well. Great as usual, you are always a delight when I watch your new videos. Take care, and all the best.
Unfortunately, those ships turns out to be pretty bad for the roles they were designed for. The U.S Navy are decommissioning those vessels and are in the process of building conventional destroyers.
Interesting that the only mention of cast iron was in describing the ram so I presume when it was cast there was no further processing, and yet I read that the iron plating was also cast but does not appear in it's description.
When it comes to mounting armor on warships, whether it's angled back or inclined, the measurement is from 0° vertical as that's the normal mount degree.
Notes:
For the sinking and salvage of Merrimack, check out part 1:
ua-cam.com/video/_wcxJ_Nubsk/v-deo.htmlsi=H_WfunIW-IqoavGa
Check out the construction of Monitor:
ua-cam.com/video/NFLHalz7VyM/v-deo.htmlsi=NRUHzbgqMVXCffdc
For ease of understanding, I switch between Merrimack and Virginia. Merrimack refers to the salvaged lower hull while Virginia refers to the reconstruction into an ironclad.
At 7:08, I say oak, it should be pine.
I am enjoying this beautiful series. I am learning more about the MERRIMACK/VIRGINIA than I knew before. Keep it coming.
I am loving this series man. Keep up the good work.
Very good info on a subject that doesn’t get the attention it deserves.
Bravo. Wonderfully done.
Excellent presentation!
Thanks!
On a similar note and tone as the HMS Hood comment, but today is the 83rd anniversary of Bismarck's last stand.
Fascinating story.
I am loving this series!
Would love to see one on the CSS Tennessee
It was fascinating how the modern U.S. Navy had gone back, and explored these designs for the Zumwalt class destroyer, and the Independence class littoral combat ship design, as well.
Great as usual, you are always a delight when I watch your new videos.
Take care, and all the best.
Unfortunately, those ships turns out to be pretty bad for the roles they were designed for. The U.S Navy are decommissioning those vessels and are in the process of building conventional destroyers.
Interesting that the only mention of cast iron was in describing the ram so I presume when it was cast there was no further processing, and yet I read that the iron plating was also cast but does not appear in it's description.
Was it 36 degrees from horizontal or from vertical please?
When it comes to mounting armor on warships, whether it's angled back or inclined, the measurement is from 0° vertical as that's the normal mount degree.
@@centralcrossing4732 thankyou I have always wondered