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Battles -
Battle Summaries
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| Battle Name: |
Fort Brooke |
| Other Names: |
None |
| State: |
Florida |
| Location: |
Tampa |
| Campaign: |
Expedition to Hillsborough River (1863) |
| Dates: |
October 16-18, 1863 |
| Principal Commanders: |
Lt. Comdr. A.A. Semmes [US];
Capt. John Westcott [CS] |
| Forces Engaged: |
Union Navy: Tahoma, Adela, and landing force [US]; Company A, 2nd Battalion, Florida
Volunteers [CS] |
| Estimated Casualties: |
Unknown |
| Description: |
Two Union ships bombarded Fort Brooke on October 16 as a diversion, while a landing party under
Acting Master T.R. Harris disembarked at Ballast Point and marched 14 miles to the Hillsborough River to capture
several steamers. Harris and his men surprised and captured the blockade running steamer Scottish Chief and sloop
Kate Dale. The Rebels destroyed the steamer A.B. Noyes to preclude her capture. On its way back to the ship,
Harris’s force was surprised by a detachment of the garrison, causing casualties. |
| Results: |
Union victory |
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