From Civil War Naval Chronology.
MARCH 13TH
The mortar flotilla arrives at Ship Island off Mississippi. Five days later they cross the bar into the Mississippi River in preparation for bombardments of Forts Jackson and St. Philip.
MARCH 14TH
Joint amphibious attack under Commander Rowan and General Burnside capture New Bern, North Carolina. There were thirteen warships and transports carrying 12,000 troops and Marines. Forts Dixie, Ellis, Thompson and Lane captured. Obstructions on the river, including torpedoes were passed.
Flag Officer Foote departed Cairo, Illinois, with seven gunboats and ten mortar boats to attack Island No. 10.
MARCH 16TH
Foote commences bombardment of Island No. 10.
MARCH 17TH
First elements of Union general McClellan's Army of the Potomac depart Alexandria, Virginia, to Fort Monroe to begin the Peninsular Campaign to capture Richmond. The troops were to be supported by the Navy on the flanks.
Chipping Away at the Confederacy. --Old B-Runner
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