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Simsport (Louisiana, United States) (search for this): chapter 6.45
ull no force that the Confederates could have controlled could have stood for a moment against the fleet; its movement to Shreveport would have been but a holiday excursion. But against nature it could not contend, and the very low stage of water soon reduced the active squadron to three iron-clads and a half-dozen light-draughts. On the 12th of March the fleet and transports moved up the Red River. The greater part turned off at the Atchafalaya to cover the landing of Smith's force at Simsport; from which point they were to march by land to Alexandria, where the junction with Banks's army was to be made. The Eastport (Lieutenant-Commander S. L. Phelps), Osage (Lieutenant-Commander T. O. Selfridge), Fort Hindman (Acting-Master John Pearce), and Cricket (Lieutenant H. H. Gorringe) were ordered to go ahead and clear the obstructions that were known to exist below Fort De Russy, a strong fortification constructed by the Confederates earlier in the war, recently strengthened, and now
Louisiana (Louisiana, United States) (search for this): chapter 6.45
The navy in the Red River. by Thomas O. Selfridge, Captain, U. S. N. The Red River expedition was essentially a movement of the Army of the Gulf to control more thoroughly Louisiana and eastern Texas, in which Admiral Porter was called upon to cooperate with the naval forces of the Mississippi. For this purpose, early in March, 1864, he assembled at the mouth of the Red River the ironclads Eastport, Essex, Benton, Lafayette, Choctaw, Chillicothe, Ozark, Louisville, Carondelet, Pittsburgh, Mound City, Osage, Neosho, and the light-draught gun-boats Ouachita, Lexiugton, Fort Hindman, Cricket, Gazelle, Juliet, and Black Hawk, bearing the admiral's flag. This was the most formidable force that had ever been collected in the western waters. It was under a courageous and able commander, full of energy and fertile in resources, and was manned by officers and men who, from a long series of conflicts on the Mississippi, had become veterans in river warfare. With a powerful army, re
Natchitoches (Louisiana, United States) (search for this): chapter 6.45
The navy in the Red River. by Thomas O. Selfridge, Captain, U. S. N. The Red River expedition was essentially a movement of the Army of Red River expedition was essentially a movement of the Army of the Gulf to control more thoroughly Louisiana and eastern Texas, in which Admiral Porter was called upon to cooperate with the naval forces os purpose, early in March, 1864, he assembled at the mouth of the Red River the ironclads Eastport, Essex, Benton, Lafayette, Choctaw, Chillits. On the 12th of March the fleet and transports moved up the Red River. The greater part turned off at the Atchafalaya to cover the lanrt De Russy was captured by the navy in the first movement up the Red River in May, 1863, but was afterward abandoned when the army marched ton stopped by this seemingly impassable barrier, the falls of the Red River? At this critical moment Lieutenant-Colonel Joseph Bailey, chiefadron and transports reached the Mississippi. And thus ended the Red River expedition, one of the most humiliating and disastrous that had t
Pleasant Hill (Louisiana, United States) (search for this): chapter 6.45
to Grand Ecore, the obstruction had to be removed before the Confederates could recover the use of the river.--editors. across the channel, both ends resting upon the banks. Of the disastrous results of the battles of Sabine Cross-roads and Pleasant Hill, April 8th and 9th, the fleet were entirely ignorant until a courier reached Admiral Porter from General Banks stating that the army was falling back upon Grand Ecore. Signal was made for commanding officers to repair on board the flag-shir or five hours, and many of the actions heralded to the world during the late war were much less worthy of notice than this contest between two little gun-boats and twenty pieces of artillery, most of which had been captured from the army at Pleasant Hill [meaning Sabine Cross-roads]. On the 21st of May, the squadron and transports reached the Mississippi. And thus ended the Red River expedition, one of the most humiliating and disastrous that had to be recorded during the war. The vessel
Pleasant Hill Landing (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 6.45
so short that it was with the greatest difficulty they were rounded by vessels of the Osage type. Steaming with the current, the Osage was almost unmanageable, and on the morning of April 12th the transport Black Hawk Not to be confounded with the naval steamer of the same name, which remained at Alexandria.--editors. was lashed to her starboard quarter, and thus the descent was successfully made till about 2 P. M., when the Osage ran hard aground opposite Blair's Plantation, or Pleasant Hill Landing, the bows down stream and the starboard broadside bearing on the right bank. While endeavoring to float her, the pilot of the Black Hawk reported a large force gathering in the woods some--three miles off dressed in Federal uniforms. I ascended to the pilot-house, and scanning them carefully made sure they were Confederates, and at the same time directed Lieutenant Bache of the Lexington to go below and open an enfilading fire upon them. Every preparation being made, the attack wa
Texas (Texas, United States) (search for this): chapter 6.45
The navy in the Red River. by Thomas O. Selfridge, Captain, U. S. N. The Red River expedition was essentially a movement of the Army of the Gulf to control more thoroughly Louisiana and eastern Texas, in which Admiral Porter was called upon to cooperate with the naval forces of the Mississippi. For this purpose, early in March, 1864, he assembled at the mouth of the Red River the ironclads Eastport, Essex, Benton, Lafayette, Choctaw, Chillicothe, Ozark, Louisville, Carondelet, Pittsburgh, Mound City, Osage, Neosho, and the light-draught gun-boats Ouachita, Lexiugton, Fort Hindman, Cricket, Gazelle, Juliet, and Black Hawk, bearing the admiral's flag. This was the most formidable force that had ever been collected in the western waters. It was under a courageous and able commander, full of energy and fertile in resources, and was manned by officers and men who, from a long series of conflicts on the Mississippi, had become veterans in river warfare. With a powerful army, re
Port Hudson (Louisiana, United States) (search for this): chapter 6.45
Hindman (Acting-Master John Pearce), and Cricket (Lieutenant H. H. Gorringe) were ordered to go ahead and clear the obstructions that were known to exist below Fort De Russy, a strong fortification constructed by the Confederates earlier in the war, recently strengthened, and now armed with heavy guns in casemates protected with railroad iron. Fort De Russy was captured by the navy in the first movement up the Red River in May, 1863, but was afterward abandoned when the army marched to Port Hudson (see Vol. III., p. 592).--editors. These obstructions were reached March 14th, and were found to consist of a row of piles across the river, supported by a second row bolted to the first; a forest of trees had been cut and floated against them, with their branches interlaced with the piles. It was slow work clearing a passage, owing to the strength of the current and to the raft of logs and the snags above the piling, so that a day was consumed; and before the squadron had finally pushe
Shreveport (Louisiana, United States) (search for this): chapter 6.45
l no force that the Confederates could have controlled could have stood for a moment against the fleet; its movement to Shreveport would have been but a holiday excursion. But against nature it could not contend, and the very low stage of water soon fourteen days of precious time had been lost, allowing the Confederates to concentrate their forces for the defense of Shreveport, our objective point. As we advanced the enemy's scouts set fire to all the cotton within ten miles of the river-bank.was much lamented in the squadron. April 7th, Admiral Porter, on the Cricket, bearing his flag, left Grand Ecore for Shreveport, accompanied by the Osage, Neosho, Fort Hindman, Lexington, and Chillicothe, convoying twenty transports, containing Geps; a rendezvous being agreed upon with the army within three days at Springfield Landing, 110 miles by the river below Shreveport. The river was stationary, at a lower stage than usual at this season, and there was barely water to float the gun-boa
Grand Ecore (Louisiana, United States) (search for this): chapter 6.45
d Chillicothe, was shot by a guerrilla a few miles above Grand Ecore. He was a brave officer, and his loss was much lamented, Admiral Porter, on the Cricket, bearing his flag, left Grand Ecore for Shreveport, accompanied by the Osage, Neosho, Fort H. K. Smith and Taylor. After the return of the fleet to Grand Ecore, the obstruction had to be removed before the Confederateneral Banks stating that the army was falling back upon Grand Ecore. Signal was made for commanding officers to repair ond the squadron with its fleet of transports safe back at Grand Ecore, not much the worse for their encounters with the enemy Mississippi squadron, leaving the Osage and Lexington at Grand Ecore. The larger iron-clads had with great difficulty been forced over the bar below Grand Ecore and sent on toward Alexandria, whither the Osage and Lexington followed them. The Easdition, unfortunately struck a torpedo eight miles below Grand Ecore, and her bottom was so badly injured that she sank. Cap
Fort De Russy (Louisiana, United States) (search for this): chapter 6.45
Hindman (Acting-Master John Pearce), and Cricket (Lieutenant H. H. Gorringe) were ordered to go ahead and clear the obstructions that were known to exist below Fort De Russy, a strong fortification constructed by the Confederates earlier in the war, recently strengthened, and now armed with heavy guns in casemates protected with railroad iron. Fort De Russy was captured by the navy in the first movement up the Red River in May, 1863, but was afterward abandoned when the army marched to Port Hudson (see Vol. III., p. 592).--editors. These obstructions were reached March 14th, and were found to consist of a row of piles across the river, supported by a secfort the guns of the Union forces were heard, so that for fear of injury to them the fleet could only fire a few rounds at the water-battery. The capture of Fort De Russy was a most gallant feat, General Mower actually riding into the fort at the head of his attacking column. Porter's orders to Phelps to push ahead were delayed
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