Battle Name:	Tampa
Other Names:	Yankee Outrage at Tampa
State:	Florida
Location:	City of Tampa
Campaign:	Operations against Tampa (June-July 1862)
Dates:	June 30-July 1, 1862
Principal Commanders:	Capt. A.J. Drake [US]; Capt. J.W. Pearson [CS]
Forces Engaged:	One gunboat [US]; Osceola Rangers, company [CS]
Estimated Casualties:	None
Description:	On June 30, a Union gunboat came into Tampa Bay, turned her broadside on the town, and opened her ports. The gunboat then dispatched a launch carrying 20 men and a lieutenant under a flag of truce demanding the surrender of Tampa. The Confederates refused, and the gunboat opened fire. The officer then informed the Confederates that shelling would commence at 6:00 pm after allowing time to evacuate non-combatants from the city. Firing continued sporadically into the afternoon of July 1, when the Federal gunboat withdrew.
Results:	Confederate victory (Inconclusive, but Union gunboat withdrew.)