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United States (United States) (search for this): chapter 7.55
one exploded. Four of the enemy's fleet turned from the fire they would have to encounter in passing, and joined the other vessels in the enfilading fire from the gulf side. The enfilading vessels were the Genesee, Tennessee, Bienville, Pembina, Sebago, and Pinola.--editors. One small gun-boat (the Philippi) attempting to run by alone, after the fleet passed in, was sunk at the second shot, in shoal water, the crew saving themselves in boats. She was burned by a boat sent from the Confederate States gun-boat Morgan. One man was found on board. He was severely wounded, and died while the officer was on board, During the passage of the fleet 491 projectiles were fired from the fort, without derangement of any kind to guns or gun-carriages. But little damage was done to the fort, and but small loss of life, owing to the fact that the guns of the fleet were too much elevated; most of the projectiles passing over our heads. The spirit displayed by the garrison was fine; the guns
Fort Morgan (Alabama, United States) (search for this): chapter 7.55
The defense of Fort Morgan. by R. L. Page, Brigadier-General, C. S. A., commander of the Fort. Early on the morning of the 5th of August, 1864, I observed unusual activity in the Federal fleet off Mobile Bay, indicating, as I supposed, that the opposite side of the bay, I felt confident that the whole naval and land forces of the enemy would be brought against Fort Morgan. I began at once to prepare the fort for as determined a defense as possible. It had been demonstrated by the fireo build a large traverse at the sally-port, which was entirely exposed. Thus absolutely to prevent the probability of Fort Morgan being reduced at the first severe test by the heavy guns of the enemy, it was necessary for my garrison of 400 men to sary sacrifice of human life which must follow the opening of our battteries, we demand the unconditional surrender of Fort Morgan and its dependencies. We are, respectfully, your obedient servants, D. G. Farragut, Rear-Admiral. Gordon Granger, Majo
Mobile Bay (Alabama, United States) (search for this): chapter 7.55
The defense of Fort Morgan. by R. L. Page, Brigadier-General, C. S. A., commander of the Fort. Early on the morning of the 5th of August, 1864, I observed unusual activity in the Federal fleet off Mobile Bay, indicating, as I supposed, that they were about to attempt the passage of the fort. After an early breakfast the men were sent to the guns. Everybody was in high spirits. In a short time preparations were ended, and then followed perfect silence, before the noise of battle. At 6 o'clock A. M. the enemy's ships began to move in with flags flying. They gradually fell into a line, consisting of twenty-three vessels, four of which were monitors. Each of the first four of the largest wooden ships had a smaller one lashed on the side opposite the fort, and was itself protected by a monitor between it and the fort. The smaller ships followed in line. As they approached with a moderate wind and on the flood tide, I fired the first gun at long range, and soon the firing be
Fort Gaines (Alabama, United States) (search for this): chapter 7.55
ds. The spirit displayed by the garrison was fine; the guns were well served, and all did their duty nobly. As the fleet passed the fort and out of range of my guns, they were immediately attacked by the Confederate vessels under Admiral Buchanan, who fought most gallantly until he was disabled and overpowered by the Federal fleet. After the entrance of the Federal fleet into the bay and the evacuation of Fort Powell (a small battery which was untenable), and after the surrender of Fort Gaines, six miles distant on the opposite side of the bay, I felt confident that the whole naval and land forces of the enemy would be brought against Fort Morgan. I began at once to prepare the fort for as determined a defense as possible. It had been demonstrated by the fire of the enemy that the enceinte or outer rampart of the fort (in which was its main strength) protected the scarp of the main wall of masonry only about one-half its height from curvated shot, and that it would be in th
Navy Cove (Alabama, United States) (search for this): chapter 7.55
emselves in their rest from the constant and arduous duties they would have to endure. I found it necessary also to build a large traverse at the sally-port, which was entirely exposed. Thus absolutely to prevent the probability of Fort Morgan being reduced at the first severe test by the heavy guns of the enemy, it was necessary for my garrison of 400 men to labor hard night and day. On the morning of the 9th the enemy proceeded with monitors and transports to land troops and guns at Navy Cove, commencing at once their first work of investment by land. By my order the redoubt (2700 yards from the fort) called Battery Bragg, from which the guns had been removed, was destroyed by burning the wood-work. The buildings about the fort, hospitals, quarters, stables, etc., were fired and cleared away as far as possible. During the day, two monitors, three sloops of war, and some gun-boats engaged the fort for several hours — the wooden vessels at long range — with but little dama
Loyall Farragut (search for this): chapter 7.55
boat was observed to shoot out from under the bow of the leading ship, with oars up and boat-hook in hand. Seeing her, I gave directions, Pass the order not to fire on that boat; she is saving drowning men. At this moment the Brooklyn, the leading ship, stopped her engine, apparently in doubt; whereupon the order was passed to concentrate on her, in the hope of sinking her, my belief being that it was the admiral's ship, the Hartford. As I learned afterward, he was on the second ship. Farragut's coolness and quick perception saved the fleet from great disaster and probably from destruction. While the Brooklyn hesitated, the admiral put his helm to starboard, sheered outside the Brooklyn, and took the lead, the rest following, thus saving the fouling and entanglement of the vessels and the danger of being sunk under my guns. When, after the fight, the Brooklyn was sent to Boston for repairs, she was found to have been struck over seventy times in her hull and masts, as was shown
P. U. Murphy (search for this): chapter 7.55
t were destroyed as of no further avail in defense. Early in the night the wood-work of the citadel was fired by the mortar shells, and burned furiously for some hours; the enemy during the conflagration pouring in his missiles with increased vigor. With great efforts the fire was arrested and prevented from extending around near the magazines, which would have been in imminent danger of explosion. In the gallant endeavor to stay this disaster I must be allowed to record the names of privates Murphy, Bembough, and Stevens, 1st Tennessee regiment, distinguished for extraordinary courage and daring. At daybreak on the 23d, accompanied by the engineer, I inspected the fort to determine its condition for further defense. The report was made by some of the company captains that of the case-mates, which had been made as safe for the men as my means allowed, some had been breached, others partly so, and that another shot on them would bring down the walls. A resumption of the fire wo
Gordon Granger (search for this): chapter 7.55
he wooden vessels at long range — with but little damage on either side. Soon after, a flag of truce was reported from the fleet, bringing me a communication to this effect: Brigadier-General R. L. Page, Commanding Fort Morgan. Sir: To prevent the unnecessary sacrifice of human life which must follow the opening of our battteries, we demand the unconditional surrender of Fort Morgan and its dependencies. We are, respectfully, your obedient servants, D. G. Farragut, Rear-Admiral. Gordon Granger, Major-General. To which I sent the following reply: Sirs: I am prepared to sacrifice life, and will only surrender when I have no means of defense. I do not understand that while being communicated with under the flag of truce, the Tennessee should be towed within range of my guns. Acknowledged to have been done by mistake; the vessel was towed back immediately.--R. L. P. Respectfully, etc., R. L. Page, Brigadier-General. After this time, day and night, we were
James D. Morgan (search for this): chapter 7.55
en removed, was destroyed by burning the wood-work. The buildings about the fort, hospitals, quarters, stables, etc., were fired and cleared away as far as possible. During the day, two monitors, three sloops of war, and some gun-boats engaged the fort for several hours — the wooden vessels at long range — with but little damage on either side. Soon after, a flag of truce was reported from the fleet, bringing me a communication to this effect: Brigadier-General R. L. Page, Commanding Fort Morgan. Sir: To prevent the unnecessary sacrifice of human life which must follow the opening of our battteries, we demand the unconditional surrender of Fort Morgan and its dependencies. We are, respectfully, your obedient servants, D. G. Farragut, Rear-Admiral. Gordon Granger, Major-General. To which I sent the following reply: Sirs: I am prepared to sacrifice life, and will only surrender when I have no means of defense. I do not understand that while being communicated wi
Richard L. Page (search for this): chapter 7.55
The defense of Fort Morgan. by R. L. Page, Brigadier-General, C. S. A., commander of the Fort. Early on the morning of the 5th of August, 1864, I observed unusual activity in the Federal fleet off Mobile Bay, indicating, as I supposed, that they, no vital blow could be inflicted, particularly as the armament of the fort consisted of guns inadequate Brigadier-General Richard L. Page, C. S. A. From a photograph. in caliber and numbers for effective service against a powerful fleet in rapie. Soon after, a flag of truce was reported from the fleet, bringing me a communication to this effect: Brigadier-General R. L. Page, Commanding Fort Morgan. Sir: To prevent the unnecessary sacrifice of human life which must follow the openi Acknowledged to have been done by mistake; the vessel was towed back immediately.--R. L. P. Respectfully, etc., R. L. Page, Brigadier-General. After this time, day and night, we were engaged by the fleet, sometimes in a brisk fight of se
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