Civil War Home
Home of the American Civil War: Battle of the Ironclads
A description of the first battle of iron-clad ships during the Civil War. Includes great primary source documents from officers involved.
Kidport
Kidport Reference Library: The Civil War
Here is a summary of the factors that led to the Civil War. You can also link to pages with photos on battles, forts, communication, hospitals, and more.
PBS
Pbs Nova: Lincoln's Secret Weapon
A website that tells the story of the Monitor, the first iron-clad ship, and its archeological salvage.
Other
Military History Encyclopedia on the Web: Naval Battle of Memphis, 6 June 1862
An interesting account of the battle between Union and Confederate gunboats which resulted in the surrender of Memphis and the opening of the Mississippi River south to Vicksburg.
Alabama Humanities Foundation
Encyclopedia of Alabama: Battle of Mobile Bay
The Battle of Mobile Bay, one of the last naval battles during the Civil War, is featured in this brief overview.
Archaeological Institute of America
Archaeology: Steam Machines
Information on the Civil War's naval confrontations and the impact of steamboats as used by the United States Navy during the war.
Civil War Home
Home of the American Civil War: c.s.s. Alabama vs. u.s.s. Kearsarge
A brief overview of the battle between the C.S.S. Alabama and the U.S.S. Kearsarge with links to more detailed information.
Civil War Home
Home of the American Civil War: Remarks Relative to Iron Clad Gunboats
Remarks from Confederate General Beauregard about the feasibility of iron-clad ships for fighting naval blockades.
Other
Gah: Outline of the Civil War Links
Scroll down through this outline to section IV, B where you will find a list of the major battles and naval engagements of 1861 and 1862.