Conclusion: Steamships and ironclad broke barriers throughout their development. Steam engines provided a way for ships to travel faster and more efficiently. Ironclads were able to defeat and were more durable than wooden ships. Their superior hulls and armor helped them in any naval skirmish. Countries raced to develop and add more ironclads and steamships to their naval fleet. Ironclads and steamships became the new standard, breaking all barriers.
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