Battle of Albemarle Sound

Battle of Albemarle Sound Began: May 5, 1864 Ended: same day Location: Chowan and Washington Counties, North Carolina Theater: Eastern Theater Campaign: Operations against Plymouth Outcome: Inconclusive Combatants 7 ships, US Navy CSS Albemarle Commanders Melancton Smith Captain, USN J.W. Cooke Commander, CSN Strength Casualties 88 total US and CS 88 total US and CS

On May 5, CSS Albemarle fought seven blockading Union ships to a draw at the mouth of the Roanoke River. Federals recaptured the converted steamer Bombshell. USS Sassacus was badly damaged. (NPS summary)