What was the Merrimack renamed?

The CSS Merrimack, a Confederate ironclad warship during the American Civil War, was renamed the USS Virginia after it was captured by the Confederacy and converted from the scuttled USS Merrimack. The ship is best known for its historic battle against the USS Monitor in 1862, marking the first clash of ironclad warships. The name "Virginia" reflects the state's significant role in the conflict.