Capture of Plymouth
# Capture of Plymouth

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.

## Order of battle

United States Navy:

* USS Wyalusing, gunboat, 1,173 tons, 14 guns
* USS Shamrock, gunboat, 974 tons, 11 guns, flagship
* USS Otsego, gunboat, 974 tons, 10 guns
* USS Tacony, gunboat, 974 tons, 9 guns
* USS Chicopee, gunboat, 974 tons, 10 guns
* USS Commodore Hull, gunboat, 376 tons, 6 guns
* USS Valley City, gunboat, 190 tons, 4 guns
* USS Whitehead, gunboat, 136 tons, 1 gun
* USS Bazely, gunboat, 50 tons
* USS Belle, torpedo boat, 52 tons, 2 guns, 1 spar torpedo
