Value of naval vessel types during the present unpleasantness
The article analyzes the evolving value of warship types from the Civil War to modern fleets. It discusses armor, guns, propulsion, and the shift toward smaller, faster ships for battleships and armored cruisers, the role of coast defense monitors, and the impact of speed on naval power.
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United States Navy
Cuba
Santiago
United States
Terror
Monterey
St. Paul
Philip Hichborn
Kearsarge
Alabama
Kentucky
Illinois
Maine
Missouri
Wisconsin
Ohio
Buffalo
England
New England
Massachusetts
America
Naval Arms Race Outcomes From Modern Warships Lessons
The article argues the Santiago battle reveals the superiority of steel armored ships, urging stronger armor, higher speed, better protective plating, and new materials. It discusses battleships, cruisers, torpedo boats, and the Vesuvius, stressing iron and fireproof construction and the evolving role of drydocks, with emphasis on U S and European naval evolution.
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United States
Iowa
Brooklyn
Cuban
Furor
Pluton
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