Butler received the unconditional surrender of Confederate-held Forts Hatteras and Clark, closing Pamlico Sound.Ĭonfederate naval forces, including CSS Curlew, Raleigh, and Junaluska, under Flag Officer W. John LaMountain made first ascent in a balloon from Union ship Fanny at Hampton Roads to observe Confederate batteries on Sewell's Point, Virginia. ![]() Rowan, U.S.S Pawnee, demanded the surrender of Alexandria, Virginia an amphibious expedition departed Washington Navy Yard and occupied the town. Norfolk Navy Yard partially destroyed to prevent Yard facilities from falling into Confederate hands and abandoned by Union forces.Ĭommander S. President Lincoln issued proclamation declaring blockade of Southern ports from South Carolina to Texas. ![]() Fort Sumter fired on by Confederate batteries - the conflict begins.
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