civil wars begins union navy and texas civil war in octuber 1862

Union control of Sabine Pass made later incursions into the interior possible. On the morning of the 25th, the schooners moved up to the battery and destroyed it while Acting Master Frederick Crocker, commander of the expedition, received the surrender of the town. After dark, the Confederates evacuated, taking as much property as possible with them and spiking the four guns left behind. The Confederate cannons, however, still could not hit the ships. The ships then moved nearer until their projectiles began to fall amongst the Confederate guns. The shots from both land and shore fell far short of the targets.

The next morning, the two schooners crossed the bar, took position, and began firing on the Confederate shore battery. Irvine įorces Engaged: Steamer Kensington, Schooner Rachel Seaman, and Mortar Schooner Henry James Fort Griffith Garrison (30) and 25 mounted men 3 1/2 miles away ĭescription: On September 23, 1862, the Union Steamer Kensington, Schooner Rachel Seaman, and Mortar Schooner Henry James appeared off the bar at Sabine Pass.

Principal Commanders: Acting Master Frederick Crocker Maj. Campaign: Operations to Blockade the Texas Coast (1862-63)

Civil wars begins union navy and texas civil war in octuber 1862