Battle Detail

Fort Sumter II

Other Name:
Charleston Harbor, Morris Island
Campaign:
Operations Against Defenses of Charleston
Date(s):
April-September 1863
Principal Commanders:
Brigadier General Quincy Gillmore [US] Brigadier General Pierre Beauregard [CS]
Forces Engaged:
0 total (US 0; CS 0;)
Estimated Casualties:
0 total (US 0; CS 0;)
Description:
Federal batteries erected on Morris Island opened fire on August 17 and continued their bombardment of Fort Sumter and the Charleston defenses until August 23. Despite a severe pounding, Fort Sumter's garrison held out. Siege operations continued against Fort Wagner on Morris Island.
Results:
Indecisive
CWSAC Reference #:
SC008
Preservation Priority:

Experience More

Subjects

Parks

Programs

Tools