Statements (56)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
Strengthened Union naval presence
Increased Confederate fortifications |
| gptkbp:casualties |
Union casualties: 0
Confederate casualties: 1 |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Union_Army
gptkb:Union |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Commodore_Silas_H._Stringham
gptkb:Brigadier_General_John_B._Magruder |
| gptkbp:date |
May 18, 1861
|
| gptkbp:duration |
1 day
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Preceding the Battle of Hampton Roads
|
| gptkbp:historical_event |
Set the stage for future naval battles
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Demonstrated the importance of naval power
Highlighted the importance of logistics in warfare Influenced naval warfare tactics Influenced military strategy in future conflicts Highlighted the role of technology in warfare Demonstrated the effectiveness of naval blockades Influenced naval technology advancements Contributed to the overall strategy of the Union Increased naval shipbuilding efforts Set a precedent for future naval engagements Influenced public perception of naval warfare Impact on Confederate supply lines Affected the morale of both Union and Confederate forces Demonstrated the impact of naval power on land battles Contributed to the Union blockade strategy Contributed to the evolution of naval warfare. Demonstrated the need for naval intelligence First use of ironclad ships in battle Highlighted the role of the Navy in the Civil War Increased recruitment for the Navy Influenced naval diplomacy during the war Led to the establishment of naval bases Set the stage for future naval innovations Showed early Union naval superiority Showed the importance of coastal defenses |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Sewell's Point
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| gptkbp:involved_forces |
gptkb:Union_Navy
gptkb:Confederate_forces |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Sewell's_Point,_Virginia
|
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
gptkb:Anaconda_Plan
Coastal defense Blockade running Naval blockade |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:American_Civil_War
|
| gptkbp:related_event |
gptkb:Battle_of_Hampton_Roads
gptkb:Battle_of_Fort_Hatteras gptkb:Battle_of_Roanoke_Island gptkb:Battle_of_New_Bern |
| gptkbp:result |
gptkb:Union_victory
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| gptkbp:significance |
gptkb:First_naval_engagement_of_the_Civil_War
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| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control of Hampton Roads
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Battle_of_Hampton
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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