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
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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)