Battle of the Ironclads

To young students of history - one of the coolest events of the Civil War happened on this date in 1864. On this date the South's Merrimac (aka CSS Virginia) took on the Union's Monitor. I think this was the best rendering of the battle.

The battle of the ironclads ended in a draw as neither ship's cannons could penetrate the iron defense of the other. This battle to me marks the birth of modern navies and should be noted and remembered (plus it was a cool battle).