Historic Fort Gaines

51 Bienville Blvd.
Dauphin Island, AL 36528

As Admiral Farragut's fleet of 14 frigates and four iron-clad monitors prepared to engage Forts Gaines and Morgan on August 5, 1864, Colonel Charles Anderson and his 800 Confederate troops were ordered to hold Fort Gaines at any cost. The Union monitor Tecumseh struck a torpedo and sank immediately. Seeing the screw propellers of the sinking Tecumseh turning in the air, Admiral Farragut bellowed, "Damn the torpedoes! Full speed ahead!" Immediately after gaining safety in Mobile Bay, Farragut's attention turned upon Fort Gaines. On August 8, Fort Gaines surrendered.

Operation Schedule:
Open year round 9-5; group tour by appt.; June-Aug. 9-6.
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Street Address:
51 Bienville Blvd.
Dauphin Island, AL 36528
Mailing Address:
109 Bienville Blvd
Dauphin Island, AL 36528-4603
Phone#:
251-861-6992
Fax#:
251-861-6993
URL:
www.dauphinisland.org

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