Battle of Sewell's Point

Battle of Sewell's Point Part of American Civil War Date May 18 – May 19, 1861 Location Norfolk, Virginia Result Inconclusive Belligerents United States (Union) CSA (Confederacy) Commanders D.L. Braine Walter Gwynn Peyton H. Colquitt Strength Two gunboats battery garrison Casualties and losses 10 total (US and CS) 10 total (US and CS)

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The Battle of Sewell's Point took place from May 18-19, 1861 in Norfolk County, Virginia as part of the blockade of Chesapeake Bay during the American Civil War.

Two Union gunboats, including USS Monticello, dueled with Confederate batteries on Sewell's Point in an attempt to enforce the blockade of Hampton Roads. The two sides did each other little harm.

Source

• CWSAC Battle Summary, National Park Service

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