Created by Tom Horn on 8 Dec 2009, Last Update on 1 May 2010

Albemarle Sound - 5 May 1864

An inconclusive clash between the CSS Albemarle and a larger Union fleet at the mouth of Albemarle Sound. The union ships failed to damage the ironclad Albemarle with cannon, but caused significant damage when USS Sassacus rammed her.

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Tags : North Carolina,Naval,Combat

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