Second Battle of Fort Sumter

Dates:

August 17-December 31, 1863

Other Names:

Charleston Harbor, Morris Island

Location:

Fort Sumter, South Carolina

Key Individuals Involved in the Second Battle of Fort Sumter:

Union: Major General Quincy Gillmore
Confederate: General P.G.T. Beauregard

Outcome:

Inconclusive. Casaulties unknown.

Overview of the Battle :

Federal batteries erected on Morris Island opened fire on August 17 and continued their bombardment of Fort Sumter and the Charleston defenses until August 23. Despite a severe pounding, Fort Sumter’s garrison held out. Siege operations continued against Fort Wagner on Morris Island.
Source: CWSAC Battle Summaries