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merrimac

/ˈmɛr.ɪ.mæk/

Traduction: Navire de guerre cuirassé construit par les États confédérés pendant la guerre de Sécession, destiné à percer le blocus de l'Union.

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/ˈmɛr.ɪ.mæk/C2formalamericantechnical
  • frNavire de guerre cuirassé construit par les États confédérés pendant la guerre de Sécession, destiné à percer le blocus de l'Union.

An ironclad warship built by the Confederate States during the American Civil War, intended to break the Union blockade.

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  1. Confederate ironclad warshipC1formalamerican

    An ironclad warship built by the Confederate States during the American Civil War, designed to break the Union blockade.

    frCuirassé confédéré Merrimac

    • The Merrimac engaged the Union blockade fleet at Hampton Roads.
    • Confederate forces rebuilt the Merrimac with iron plating.
    • The battle between the Merrimac and the Monitor changed naval warfare forever.

    Synonymesmerrimackvirginia