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The Southerner (Tarboro', Edgecombe Co.,
Tarboro, Edgecombe County, North Carolina
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The Confederate Ram Arkansas engaged the Federal fleet near the Yazoo River, sinking two boats, damaging the Ram Benton which sank toward shore, and causing a mortar boat to ground and burn. Arkansas sustained minimal damage and nine killed, several wounded from a shell. Heavy bombardment ongoing.
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Jackson, Miss., July 15th.
The Ram Arkansas sunk two boats coming out of the Yazoo River. The Federal fleet opened on her on both sides, pouring in a terrific fire as she passed. On opening a port hole for air, a shell entered, killing nine and wounding several others.
The Ram Benton (Federal) attempted to butt the Arkansas, but missed, and was struck by the Arkansas. She put for shore in a sinking condition. Another Federal gunboat was fired. All the transports in the fleet below left. One mortar boat grounded and was burnt. The Arkansas is scarcely injured and is expected to go down the river.
A heavy bombardment is now (8 p.m.) going on. The guns are distinctly heard here.
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Primary Location
Yazoo River
Event Date
July 15th
Outcome
nine killed and several wounded on the arkansas; ram benton sinking toward shore; one mortar boat grounded and burnt; arkansas scarcely injured and expected to proceed down the river; all transports in the federal fleet below departed; heavy bombardment ongoing at 8 p.m.
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The Ram Arkansas sunk two boats emerging from the Yazoo River. The Federal fleet fired on her from both sides as she passed. A shell entered through a porthole, killing nine and wounding several. The Federal Ram Benton attempted to ram the Arkansas but missed and was struck, heading to shore sinking. Another Federal gunboat was fired upon. Transports fled, and a mortar boat grounded and burned.