Capture of Plymouth

Capture of Plymouth
Part of the American Civil War
"Capture of Plymouth, N.C. Oct. 1864" by Alexander C. Stuart.
Date October 29–31, 1864 Location Plymouth, North Carolina, Roanoke River, Middle River Result United States victory
Belligerents
United States	Confederate States
Commanders and leaders
William H. Macomb William B. Cushing	unknown
Strength
9 gunboats 1 torpedo boat	3,500 22 artillery pieces 3 shore batteries
Casualties and losses
6 killed 9 wounded 3 gunboats damaged	37 captured 22 artillery pieces captured 3 shore batteries captured

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.^[1]