Battle Detail

Plymouth

Other Name:
Campaign:
Operations Against Plymouth and New Berne
Date(s):
April-May 1864
Principal Commanders:
Colonel Henry Wessells [US] Major General Robert Hoke [CS]
Forces Engaged:
0 total (US 0; CS 0;)
Estimated Casualties:
3200 total (US 2900; CS 300;)
Description:
In a combined operation with the CSS ram Albemarle, Confederate forces under Maj. Gen. R.F. Hoke, attacked the Federal garrison at Plymouth on April 17. On April 19, the ram appeared in the river, sinking the Smithfield, damaging the Miami, and driving off the other Union ships supporting the Plymouth garrison. Confederate forces captured Fort Comfort, driving defenders into Fort Williams. On the 20th, the garrison surrendered.
Results:
Confederate Victory
CWSAC Reference #:
NC012
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