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Plymouth, N. C. (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 17
shell passed over our top gear, but did little damage, save cutting away smoke-stack guys. During the engagement off Plymouth with the same vessel, the ram ran under our port bow, and scarred the planking for several feet, within fourteen inches is stern, when the Albemarle immediately steamed up the river. I have heard from contrabands and refugees direct from Plymouth, that the plating of the ram was much injured; that four of our shots penetrated his outer armor, and that the concussioendered useless. What repairs have been made are not known. I am of the opinion, from the intelligence received from Plymouth, that they are evacuating the place. Several guns have been sent up the river, and large loads of furniture are being tare on the wharf ready for transportation. I have informed the commanding General at Newbern of the state of affairs at Plymouth, and signified my desire to cooperate with him in retaking the place if he could spare the necessary force, as I have he
Richmond (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 17
l, commanding N. A. B. Squadron. Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy. Letter of Admiral S. P. Lee. flag-ship, North Atlantic Blockading squadron, James River, May 14, 1864. Sir: I transmit enclosed the report received last night from Captain Melancton Smith, senior officer present, of the gallant fight on the aftesign, commanding. Captain Melancton Smith, Senior Naval Officer, Sounds of N. C. Additional reports of Lieut.-Com. Roe. United States steamer Sassacus, James River, June 24, 1864. Sir: I respectfully request that the enclosed communication may be appended to my report of May sixth, on the engagement with the iron-clad Ahave reached you. I am, Sir, very respectfully, Your obedient servant, F. A. Roe, Lieutenant-Commander. Admiral S. P. Lee, Com'ding N. A. B. Squadron, James River, Va. United States steamer Sassacus, Albemarle Sound, N. C., May 7, 1864. Sir: My attention being called by you to that portion of my report of the Sassacus,
Roanoke (United States) (search for this): chapter 17
r ashore, where the falling freshet in the Roanoke River will leave her. Be sure and not have thttabesett, at anchor, Albemarle Sound, off Roanoke River, May 5, 1864. Sir: I would respectfullyicket boats stationed off the mouth of the Roanoke River to be falling back, as ordered when the raeir heads pointing towards the entrance of Roanoke River, distance about ten (10) miles. At forty es steamer Wyalusing, Albemarle Sound, off Roanoke River, May 6, 1864. Sir: In obedience to your United States steamer Commodore Hull, off Roanoke River, N. C., May 6, 1864. Sir: I have the ho, off Edenton Bay, across to the mouth of the Roanoke, for the purpose of putting down torpedoes. en growing dark; the ram steamed up to the Roanoke River, and the firing soon ceased on both sides. United States steamer Whitehead, off Roanoke River, N. C., May 6, 1864. Sir: I have the hom, meanwhile, commenced to retreat towards Roanoke River. Being ordered by you to take my positi[12 more...]
North Carolina (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 17
al J. N. Palmer, Commanding Land Forces in North Carolina. S. P. Lee, Acting Rear-Admiral, commandiend you to assume command in the sounds of North Carolina, for the purpose of attacking, at all hazaM. Smith, Com'dg Naval Forces in Sounds of North Carolina. Report of Engineer J. M. Hobby. S..N., Commanding Officer in the Sounds of North Carolina. [Indorsement.] Agawam, May 16, 1864. Smith, U. S. N., Senior Officer, Sounds of North Carolina. Additional report of Acting Master JoSmith, U. S. N., Senior Officer, Sounds of North Carolina. Report of Lieut. Charles A. French. th, U. S. N., Senior Naval Officer, Sounds North Carolina. Report of Acting Master Wells. U U. S. N., Senior Naval Officer, Sounds of North Carolina. Report of Acting Ensign Barrett. Smith, Commanding Naval Forces, Sounds of North Carolina. Additional report of Captain Smith. Smith, Commanding Naval Forces, Sounds of North Carolina. Report of Acting Master Boutelle.
New Bern (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 17
ion caused by our fire was so severe that it was found impossible to keep a light burning, and that one of the guns was rendered useless. What repairs have been made are not known. I am of the opinion, from the intelligence received from Plymouth, that they are evacuating the place. Several guns have been sent up the river, and large loads of furniture are being towed up by every steamer. The guns of the Southfield have been raised; one has been sent away, and two are on the wharf ready for transportation. I have informed the commanding General at Newbern of the state of affairs at Plymouth, and signified my desire to cooperate with him in retaking the place if he could spare the necessary force, as I have heard from a reliable source that they have but two hundred men and the ram to guard it, * * * I am, very respectfully, Your obedient servant, Melancton Smith, Captain and Senior Officer, in Sounds of N. C. Acting Rear-Admiral S. P. Lee, Commanding N. A. B. Squadron.
Miami, Mo. (Missouri, United States) (search for this): chapter 17
Admiral Lee's instructions. flag-ship, North Atlantic Blockading squadron, off Newport News, Va., April 23, 1864--1 P. M. Sir: The Navy Department, by telegraphic despatch of this date, directs me to send you to assume command in the sounds of North Carolina, for the purpose of attacking, at all hazards, the rebel ram there, in the best manner to insure its destruction, by running it down with the double-enders, or in any other manner which my judgment or yours may suggest. The Miami (Commander Renshaw) and the Tacony (Lieutenant-Commander Truxton) are now in the sounds. The Sassacus (Lieutenant-Commander Roe) was sent there last night. You will take the Mattabesett (Commander Febiger) and the Wyalusing (Lieutenant-Commander Queen) with you, and leave with all practicable despatch, availing yourself of the present high tides to enter the sounds. I send with you two (2) officers who have served in the sounds, and whose local knowledge will be useful to you. Enclose
Newburyport (Michigan, United States) (search for this): chapter 17
to remain on picket duty off the mouth of the Roanoke River, if he succeeded in entering it; the Mattabesett, Wyalusing, Miami, and Whitehead coming to anchor in the sound two miles and a half below. Eight torpedoes have been furnished by the armyy 2, 1864. the steamers will advance in the third order of steaming, the Miami leading the second line of steamers. Miami,Mattabesett, Ceres,Sassacus, Commodore Hull,Wyalusing, Seymour,Whitehead. The proposed plan of attack will be, foling into position as we came up on port quarter, thus forming the third order, as directed. At twenty minutes past four Miami made signal, the enemy is retreating, the ram and gunboat being observed to have their heads pointing towards the entranch other by their fire, our attention was turned to getting them into line. At twenty minutes past five we made signal to Miami to pass within hail; (she was soon after hailed, and ordered to go ahead and try her torpedo.) At half past 5 made genera
Albemarle (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 17
five made signal to Wyalusing to cease firing, she being still on ram's starboard bow; the remainder of the vessels (with the exception of the Sassacus, which had hauled off) were taking position on port quarter of the enemy. At five minutes past six made general signal to keep close order. At forty-five minutes past six made signal to Wyalusing to cease firing, she at the time coming round to take position. Soon after hailing her with an order to go ahead of the line and pass close to Albemarle, in reply she reported herself sinking, and at fifty-five minutes past six made signal sinking; but still going ahead, finally took her position. Finding that the line was gradually edging off, we steamed ahead inside, delivering our fire as rapidly as possible when on the quarter and abeam of the enemy, and after having passed ahead attempted to lay our seine in her course for the purpose of fouling her propellers, but, unfortunately, it was torn and lost before getting into the desired
United States (United States) (search for this): chapter 17
nding N. A. B. Squadron. Captain M. Smith, United States Iron-clad Onondaga. Report of Captain icer. Casualties on the Sassacus. United States steamer Sassacus, May 6, 1864. Sir: I havy. Casualties on the Wyalusing. United States steamer Wyalusing, off Roanoke River, May . Report of Engineer J. M. Hobby. United States steamer Sassacus, Albemarle Sound, North C Report of Acting Master Josselyn. United States steamer Commodore Hull, off Roanoke River,a. Report of Acting Master Wells. United States steamer gunboat Miami, May 6, 1864. Sir. Report of Acting Master Foster. United States steamer Ceres, Albemarle Sound, May 6, 186eded up the Albemarle Sound, following the United States steamer Wyalusing. The rebel ram, accompad by you to take my position astern of the United States steamer Miami, and follow up the attack cl Additional report of Captain Smith. United States steamer Mattabesett, Albemarle Sound, N. C[16 more...]
Washington (United States) (search for this): chapter 17
hey had been separated by the ram's steaming ahead. I have sent also to Rear-Admiral Lee a fragment of a solid shot fired from the one hundred-pounder rifle of the Sassacus when close alongside, proving that the various reports heretofore made of the invulnerability of the ram have not been much exaggerated. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, Your obedient servant. Melancton Smith, Captain and Senior Officer, in Sounds of N. C. Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy, Washington, D. C. U. S. Steamer Sassacus, off Bluff point, Albemarle Sound, (Midnight,) May 5, 1864. Sir: I have not had opportunity to send you a written despatch earlier. I sent you verbal reports by the Ceres, which it appears you have not received. I struck the. ram Albemarle fairly, just abaft her beam, at about nine or ten knots speed. The blow jarred and careened her so much that the water flowed freely over her decks, and gave her so great a tilt,.that I at one time hoped I should sink
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