Battle of Portland Harbor
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This article is about the naval battle at Portland, Maine in 1863. For the battle off the south coast of England in 1653, see Battle of Portland.
The Battle of Portland Harbor was an incident during the American Civil War, in June 1863, in the waters off Portland, Maine. Two civilian ships engaged two vessels under Confederate States Navy employment.
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Battle of Portland Harbor | |||||||
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Part of the American Civil War | |||||||
Harper's Weekly illustration of USRC Caleb Cushing burning during the Battle of Portland Harbor. | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
United States (Union) | CSA (Confederacy) | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Jacob McLellan | Charles Read | ||||||
Units involved | |||||||
USRC Caleb Cushing | |||||||
Strength | |||||||
1 cutter 2 steamers | 1 schooner | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
1 cutter scuttled 2 steamers damaged |
25 captured 1 schooner captured | ||||||
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