Action at Hampton Roads, Virginia

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Action at Hampton Roads, Virginia - Multiple units skirmish at the Hampton Roads inlet outside of Newport News, Virginia from March 8-March 9, 1862

  • Also referred to as Skirmish/Engagement near Newport News
  • Sinking of the "Cumberland" and "Congress" by the Merrimac March 8
  • Battle between "Monitor" and "Merrimac" March 9

Union Troops

Casualties

  • Union: 261 killed, 108 wounded = Total 369

Sources

  1. Not originally referenced on Dyer summary but listed on unit homepage
  2. Not originally referenced on Dyer summary but listed on unit homepage