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Other Name: None
State: North Carolina
Location: Chowan County and Washington County
Campaign: Operations against Plymouth (April-May 1864)
Dates: May 5, 1864
Principal Commanders: union  Union States: Capt. Melancton Smith
confederate  Confederate States: Cdr. J.W. Cooke
Forces Engaged: union  Union States: 9 gunboats
confederate  Confederate States: Confederate ram
Estimated Casualties: 88 total
Results: Result(s): Inconclusive
Description:

On May 5, CSS Albemarle fought seven blockading Union ships to a draw at the mouth of the Roanoke River. Federals recaptured the converted steamer Bombshell. USS Sassacus was badly damaged.
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