Albemarle Sound

May 5, 1864
Chowan and Washington Counties, NC
Campaign: Blockade and Coastal Raids

Capt. Melancton Smith, USN
Cdr. J.W. Cooke, CSN

9 US gunboats

1 Confederate ram Total casualties were under 100.

On May 5, CSS Albemarle fought seven blockading Union ships to a draw at the mouth of the Roanoke River. Federals recaptured the converted steamer Bombshell. The USS Sassacus was badly damaged.