Battle of Mobile Bay (1863 AD)

Battle of Mobile Bay (United States (Union) vs Confederate States (Confederacy)) took place in 1863 AD during American Civil War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1863 AD
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: American Civil War
• Side A: United States (Union)
• Side B: Confederate States (Confederacy)
• Commanders (A): David Farragut, Gordon Granger
• Commanders (B): Franklin Buchanan, Richard L. Page
• Casualties: approx. 151 killed|177 wounded|1 ironclad sunk| 1 patrol/dispatch vessel destroyed13 killed|22 wounded|1,587 captured|1 gunboat captured|1 gunboat destroyed|1 ironclad captured
• Outcome: Union victory Mobile Bay occupied by Union. Fall of Fort Morgan to Union Forces in August 23, 1864
• Coordinates: 30.241°, -88.053°

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