Battle of Mustang Island

Battle of Mustang Island
Part of the Trans-Mississippi Theater of the
American Civil War
DateNovember 17, 1863
Location27°44′21.8″N 97°7′54.1″W / 27.739389°N 97.131694°W / 27.739389; -97.131694
Result Union victory
Belligerents
United States United States (Union) Confederate States of America CSA (Confederacy)
Commanders and leaders
Nathaniel P. Banks
Thomas E. G. Ransom
George O. Dunaway
Strength

Detachments from:

  • Co. "I" 8th Texas Infantry Regiment
  • 3rd Texas Militia Regiment
Casualties and losses
unknown unknown killed and wounded
98 surrendered
Battle of Mustang Island is located in Texas
Battle of Mustang Island
Location within Texas
Battle of Mustang Island is located in the United States
Battle of Mustang Island
Battle of Mustang Island (the United States)

The Battle of Mustang Island (November 17, 1863) was fought in Texas during the American Civil War. It was part of a campaign by Major General Nathaniel P. Banks to occupy positions along the Texas coast. One of Banks's forces attacked a Confederate fort, capturing its small garrison.