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DEVELOPMENT OF FIGHTING SHIPS

10—Ancient Greek Galley. 11—Roman Trireme; three banks of oars. 12—The “Merrimac” and her antagonist
the “Monitor,” which revolutionized Naval Warfare. 13—Modern Torpedo Boat. 14—U. S. Frigate
“Essex,” Famous in War of 1812. 15—U. S. Monitor “Puritan,” Modern Type.
16—Modern First Class Battle Ship.