MARCH 6TH, 1862: Lt. Worden reported that the USS Monitor had passed over the bar in New York Harbor with the USS Currituck and Sachem in company. "In order to reach Hampton Roads as speedily as possible, "Worden wrote Secretary of Navy Welles, "while the fine weather lasts, I have been taken in tow by the tug [Seth Low]."
Heading for a Significant Fight. --Old B-R'er
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Monday, March 6, 2017
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September 6-8, 1863: The Battle of Sabine Pass -- A Confederate Victory
SEPTEMBER 6TH-7TH-- The joint amphibious assault on Sabine Pass was intended to be a surprise, but delays enabled the Confederates time to prepare.
SEPTEMBER 8TH-- The joint attack on Sabine Pass commenced with the USS Clifton crossing the bar and unsuccessfully trying to draw fire from the fort and CSS Uncle Ben. Three more ships and army transports then crossed the bar.
There were two channels at the pass, one on the Texas side and one on the Louisiana side. Confederate guns had the ranges marked and the USS Clifton and USS Sachem were both hit and forced to surrender. After the loss of these two ships, the attack was called off and the Union forces returned to New Orleans.
Finally a Confederate Victory. --Old B-R'er
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