Naval Assault at Drewry’s Bluff - Henrico VA
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On May 15, 1862 a small federal fleet including the ironclads, the Monitor, the Galena, and three wooden war ships sailed up the James River to try to enter the Confederate capital at Richmond.
Waymark Code: WM17NJM
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 03/14/2023
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LOCATION: This marker is on the river bank at Osborne Park & Boat Landing, Henrico VA
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Naval Assault at Drewry’s Bluff
On May 15, 1862 a small federal fleet including the ironclads, the Monitor, the Galena, and three wooden war ships sailed up the James River to try to enter the Confederate capital at Richmond. Their efforts were blocked at Drewry’s Bluff by Confederates with heavy sea coast guns and a channel loaded with sunken vessels. Neither Union ship could elevate its guns to damage Confederates on the high bluff. The Galena received extensive damage during the four hour battle. Two members of the US Naval crew and one US Marine received the Medal of Honor for Valor due to their bravery under fire. The defenders at Drewry’s Bluff saved Richmond from attack by water for the duration of the Civil War.
Marker No. HC-24
Date Installed or Dedicated: 01/01/2005
Name of Government Entity or Private Organization that built the monument: County of Henrico VA
Union, Confederate or Other Monument: Union
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