Tampa
- Other Name:
- Campaign:
- Union Operations Against Tampa
- Date(s):
- June-July 1862
- Principal Commanders:
- Captain Andrew Drake [US] Captain J Pearson [CS]
- Forces Engaged:
- 0 total (US 0; CS 0;)
- Estimated Casualties:
- 0 total (US 0; CS 0;)
- Description:
- On June 30, a Union gunboat came into Tampa Bay, turned her broadside on the town, and opened her ports. The gunboat then dispatched a launch carrying 20 men and a lieutenant under a flag of truce demanding the surrender of Tampa. The Confederates refused, and the gunboat opened fire. The officer then informed the Confederates that shelling would commence at 6:00 pm after allowing time to evacuate non-combatants from the city. Firing continued sporadically into the afternoon of July 1, when the Federal gunboat withdrew.
- Results:
- Confederate Victory
- CWSAC Reference #:
- FL002
- Preservation Priority: