Capture of Plymouth...

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October 31, 1864 - The Union naval occupation of Plymouth, NC.

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The Capture of Plymouth was a battle of the American Civil War, fought in October 1864. Following the sinking of CSS Albemarle during a commando raid led by Lieutenant William B. Cushing, Union naval forces attacked Plymouth, North Carolina, which was defended by Confederate artillery. After three days of fighting the Confederates retreated from the area, allowing the Union navy to land men and occupy the town


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"Capture of Plymouth, N.C. Oct. 1864" by Alexander C. Stuart.


Here is a picture of the CSS Albemarle ...

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The salvaged Albemarle at Norfolk Navy Yard in 1865. The gunboat, which featured an octagonal casemate covered in two layers of armor plate, was armed with two Brooke rifled guns and an 18-foot bow ram.
 
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