Ironclads: These were armored warships used by both sides during the Civil War. They played a significant role in enforcing and breaking through the Union blockade.
Blockade runners: These were ships that attempted to evade or break through the Union blockade to deliver essential goods and supplies to Confederate ports.
Anaconda Plan: This was General Winfield Scott's strategic plan for defeating the Confederacy, which included implementing a naval blockade as one of its key components.