Capture of Plymouth

Capture of Plymouth
	Part of the American Civil War
	; "Capture of Plymouth, N.C. Oct. 1864" by Alexander C. Stuart.
Date	October 29–31, 1864
Location	Plymouth, North Carolina, Roanoke River, Middle River
Result	United States victory
Belligerents
United States	Confederate States
Commanders and leaders
William H. Macomb; William B. Cushing	unknown
Strength
9 gunboats; 1 torpedo boat	3,500; 22 artillery pieces; 3 shore batteries
Casualties and losses
6 killed; 9 wounded; 3 gunboats damaged	37 captured; 22 artillery pieces captured; 3 shore batteries captured

The Capture of Plymouth was a battle of the American Civil War, fought in October 1864. Following the sinking of CSS Albemarle during a commando raid led by Lieutenant William B. Cushing, Union naval forces attacked Plymouth, North Carolina, which was defended by Confederate artillery. After three days of fighting, the Confederates retreated from the area, allowing the Union navy to land men and occupy the town.

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