The 1862 Civil War battle of these 2 ironclads ended when one had to withdraw because of the tides
[DOC] [TLE] Battle of the Ironclads - Mar 09, 1862 - HISTORY.com [PAR] During the American Civil War, the CSS Virginia, a captured and rebuilt ... With its 
deck nearly at the water level, the Monitor had an unassuming ... to escape to 
Norfolk, Virginia, and the Battle of the Ironclads ended in a draw.