The naval Battle of Hampton Roads (Virginia) concludes: Lieutenant Catesby ap Roger Jones, acting commander of the CSS Virginia fights to a draw against the USS Monitor, commanded by Captain John L. Worden.

       NOTE: This first battle between “ironclad” warships was a world-shaking event for admirals the globe over, as they realized that the wooden sailing vessel had now become obsolete.

       [added 3/26/2022]