Battle of Aquia Creek

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Battle of Aquia Creek
Part of the American Civil War
Action between the U.S. vessels Pawnee and Freeborn and the rebel batteries at Acquia [sic] Creek. Alfred R. Waud, artist, 1861.
Date May 29 - June 1, 1861 Location Stafford County, Virginia Result Inconclusive
Combatants
United States of America	Confederate States of America
Commanders
James H. Ward	Daniel Ruggles
Strength
3 gunboats	Battery garrison
Casualties
10 total (US and CS)	10 total (US and CS)

Blockade of the Chesapeake Bay
Sewell's Point – Aquia Creek – Big Bethel

The Battle of Aquia Creek took place from May 29 - June 1, 1861 in Stafford County, Virginia as part of the blockade of Chesapeake Bay during the American Civil War.

Three Union naval vessels bombarded Confederate batteries near the mouth of Aquia Creek that were built to protect the northern terminus of the railroad to Richmond. Confederates feared a landing of troops, but this did not materialize. Results of the bombardment were inconclusive, although the batteries were later withdrawn.

[edit] Source

• CWSAC Battle Summaries, National Park Service