Battle of Hampton Roads (1863)

Battle of Hampton Roads (United States (Union) vs Confederate States) took place in 1863 during American Civil War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1863
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: American Civil War
• Side A: United States (Union)
• Side B: Confederate States
• Commanders (A): John Marston, John Worden
• Commanders (B): Franklin Buchanan, Catesby Jones
• Casualties: 261 killed 108 wounded 2 frigates sunk 2 frigates damaged 1 ironclad damaged 3 auxiliary boats damaged (United States (Union)), 7 killed 17 wounded 1 ironclad damaged 1 gunboat damaged (Confederate States)
• Outcome: Inconclusive
• Coordinates: 36.983°, -76.320°

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Wikipedia article on Battle of Hampton Roads · Wikidata entry

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