The Capture of Plymouth was a battle of the American Civil War, fought in October 1864. Following the sinking of CSS Albemarle during a commando raid led by Lieutenant William B. Cushing, Union naval forces attacked Plymouth, North Carolina, which was defended by Confederate artillery. After three days of fighting, the Confederates retreated from the area, allowing the Union navy to land men and occupy the town. Order of battle United States Navy: USS Wyalusing, gunboat, 1,173 tons, 14 guns USS Shamrock, gunboat, 974 tons, 11 guns, flagship USS Otsego, gunboat, 974 tons, 10 guns USS Tacony, gunboat, 974 tons, 9 guns USS Chicopee, gunboat, 974 tons, 10 guns USS Commodore Hull, gunboat, 376 tons, 6 guns USS Valley City, gunboat, 190 tons, 4 guns USS Whitehead, gunboat, 136 tons, 1 gun USS Bazely, gunboat, 50 tons USS Belle, torpedo boat, 52 tons, 2 guns, 1 spar torpedo See also Naval battles of the American Civil War References External links Plymouth, Capture of Plymouth, Capture of Plymouth, Capture of Plymouth Washington County, North Carolina Conflicts in 1864 1864 in North Carolina Plymouth October 1864 events