 Marker ID:
K266 Title:
Craney Island
Location: High Street Portsmouth VA Description:
"Seven miles northeast in the Elizabeth River is
Craney Island, a landmark of two wars. During the War of
1812, the British attacked its fortifications on 22 June
1813, but were repulsed by its defenders including the
Portsmouth artillery. During the Civil War, while
abandoning Norfolk in April 1861, the Union forces
scuttled to USS Merrimack. The Confederates
refloated it and transformed it into their first ironclad,
the CSS Virginia. Famous for its duel to a draw
with the USS Monitor, the Virginia was scuttled at Craney
Island on 11 May 1862, when the Confederates evacuated
Norfolk."
The history of the Battle of Craney Island is
here.
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