Record #:

24665

Author(s):

Tracy, Don

Abstract:

The Battle of the Banks took place on the North Carolina coast during the Civil War. Union ships overtook Forts Hatteras, Clark, and Oregon after a surprisingly long and difficult skirmish. This article highlights the historical battle.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 22 Issue 17, January 1955, p6-8, 10, il

Subject(s):

Battlefields; Outer Banks--History; Fort Clark, Battle of, N.C., 1861; Fort Oregon, Battle of, N.C., 1861; Fort Hatteras, Battle of, N.C., 1861