Capture of Plymouth

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Dates 29 Oct 1864 – 31 Oct 1864		Result United States victory

6 killed9 wounded3 gunboats damaged 37 captured22 artillery pieces captured3 shore batteries captured Combatants Confederate States of America, United States of America Similar American Civil War, Battle of Plymouth, Battle of White Hall, Battle of Elizabeth City, Battle of Fort Anderson

The Capture of Plymouth was a battle of the American Civil War, fought in October 1864. Following the sinking of CSS Albemarle during a commando raid led by Lieutenant William B. Cushing, Union naval forces attacked Plymouth, North Carolina, which was defended by Confederate artillery. After three days of fighting the Confederates retreated from the area, allowing the Union navy to land men and occupy the town.

Order of Battle

United States Navy:

USS Wyalusing, gunboat, 1,173 tons, 14 guns

USS Shamrock, gunboat, 974 tons, 11 guns, flagship

USS Otsego, gunboat, 974 tons, 10 guns

USS Tacony, gunboat, 974 tons, 9 guns

USS Chicopee, gunboat, 974 tons, 10 guns

USS Commodore Hull, gunboat, 376 tons, 6 guns

USS Valley City, gunboat, 190 tons, 4 guns

USS Whitehead, gunboat, 136 tons, 1 gun

USS Bazely, gunboat, 50 tons

USS Belle, torpedo boat, 52 tons, 2 guns, 1 spar torpedo

References

Capture of Plymouth Wikipedia

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