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Campaign, Siege and Defense of Vicksburg

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Bombardment of Grand Gulf

April 29, 1863

It was Grant's intention to force a crossing of the river at Grand Gulf and move on "Fortress Vicksburg" from the south. For five hours on April 29, the Union fleet bombarded the Grand Gulf defenses in an attempt to silence the Confederate guns and prepare the way for a landing. The fleet, however, sustained heavy damage and failed to achieve its objective.  Admiral Porter declared, "Grand Gulf is the strongest place on the Mississippi."

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View of  the Mississipi River from
Grand Gulf State Military Park

Historic location of the town of Grand Gulf

Not wishing to send his transports loaded with troops to attempt a landing in the face of enemy fire, Grant disembarked his command and continued the march south along the levee.

 
Historical Markers at Grand Gulf State Military Park

Grand Gulf State Park

 

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Last update: Monday, January 22, 2001
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Editor: G. Zeman

 

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