and Atlanta became the first Confederate ironclad to surrender to the Union. Meanwhile, the two boats escorting Atlanta sailed upriver for safety. Aftermath Atlanta suffered the sole fatality of the battle, as well as 16 wounded. At the time of capture, 21 officers and 124 men, including marines were taken captive. Atlanta was condemned by a prize court in September 1863, repaired and commissioned as on 2 February 1864. Captain Rodgers became a national hero, and received the Thanks of Congress along with a promotion to commodore. Nahant was involved in the action but withheld fire, which later led to a Supreme Court case which determined the commander and crew of Nahant deserved participation in the prize for the captured vessel. References Bibliography Battles of the Lower Seaboard Theater and Gulf Approach of the American Civil War Chatham County, Georgia Union victories of the American Civil War Naval battles of the American Civil War Battles of the American Civil War in Georgia (U.S. state) 1863 in Georgia (U.S. state) Maritime incidents in June 1863 Conflicts in 1863 June 1863 events