December 16-17, 1864: Torpedoes Deactivated at New Inlet, N.C.in Preparation for Fort Fisher Attack

DECEMBER 16TH-17TH, 1864:    Acting Master Charles A. Pettit,  USS Monticello, performed a dangerous reconnaissance  off New Inlet, North Carolina,  removing several Confederate torpedoes and their firing apparatus near the base of Fort Caswell.

Pettit's expedition  was part of the Union navy's extensive preparations for the bombardment and assault on Fort Fisher and the defenses of Wilmington, planned for late December.

I believe this should have been listed as being at Fort Fisher which is by New Inlet.  Fort Caswell is by Old Inlet.

--Old B-Runner