Episode 2 of 2
Battle Outcome
- When
- October 9, 1861
- Where
- Santa Rosa Island, Florida
- Part of
- Battle of Santa Rosa Island
Confederate forces were repulsed off the island despite destroying the Union camp, accepting defeat.
Although the camp of the 6th New York was largely destroyed, the raid failed to capture Fort Pickens. Confederate losses were reported as 30 or 40 killed and wounded. The attackers were ultimately repulsed, marking the engagement as an unsuccessful attempt to take the Union-held fort.
Sources
- Battle of Santa Rosa Island Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
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