10/02/1867
- 10/06/1867
A Gulf of Mexico hurricane causes heavy damage along the Texas and Louisiana coastlines. Crime/Disasters
10/12/1861
Confederate naval units stage a dawn attack on the U.S. Navy squadron blockading New Orleans Battles/Soldiers
06/08/1863
Confederate sailors capture a Union steam tug towing a ship up the Mississippi to New Orleans Battles/Soldiers
12/28/1861
Off Mississippi, a U.S. Navy steamer collides with a French warship sent to evacuate citizens from New Orleans US/the World
04/23/1865
- 04/24/1865
On the Mississippi, a Confederate warship makes a bold breakout and almost reaches the open sea Battles/Soldiers
12/03/1861
Union infantry arrives at Ship Island, Mississippi in the first build-up of forces intending to capture New Orleans Battles/Soldiers
