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Domestic News
May 17, 1862
The Emporia News
Emporia, Lyon County, Kansas
What is this article about?
Union gunboat Hale successfully destroyed a rebel battery near the Dawho, Pawpaw, and South Edisto rivers on April 29, 186? , with no injuries, as reported from Port Royal via Com. Dupont.
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WASHINGTON, May 8.
The Navy Department has received dispatches from Com. Dupont from Port Royal to May 3d. On the 29th ult., the gunboat Hale went on an expedition to capture a rebel battery near the junction of the Dawho, Pawpaw and South Edisto rivers. The enemy opened fire upon the Hale when within 1,800 yards and continued it as she wound her way up to attack at close quarters. When the Hale reached the east bend of the river within a short distance of the battery the rebels fled in boats. A party landed and destroyed the work.
The Hale returned without a man injured.
The Navy Department has received dispatches from Com. Dupont from Port Royal to May 3d. On the 29th ult., the gunboat Hale went on an expedition to capture a rebel battery near the junction of the Dawho, Pawpaw and South Edisto rivers. The enemy opened fire upon the Hale when within 1,800 yards and continued it as she wound her way up to attack at close quarters. When the Hale reached the east bend of the river within a short distance of the battery the rebels fled in boats. A party landed and destroyed the work.
The Hale returned without a man injured.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
Shipping
What keywords are associated?
Gunboat Hale
Rebel Battery
Port Royal
Naval Expedition
South Edisto Rivers
What entities or persons were involved?
Com. Dupont
Where did it happen?
Junction Of The Dawho, Pawpaw And South Edisto Rivers
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Junction Of The Dawho, Pawpaw And South Edisto Rivers
Event Date
29th Ult.
Key Persons
Com. Dupont
Outcome
rebels fled in boats; battery destroyed; hale returned without a man injured.
Event Details
The gunboat Hale went on an expedition to capture a rebel battery. The enemy opened fire at 1,800 yards and continued as she approached. Rebels fled upon her reaching close quarters; a party landed and destroyed the work.