Ship Island in the Civil War

When did Confederate troops seize Ship Island?

• As soon as the South seceded

• Mardi Gras

• After the Civil War ended

• During the Battle of Brice's Crossroads

After realizing that they did not have the Navy needed to defend Ship Island, what did the Confederates do in September 1861?

• Called in reinforcements

• Evacuated

What happened to Ship Island immediately after the Confederacy evacuated?

• The Island was abandoned

• Fort Massachusetts was turned into a prison

• a federal detachment occupied Fort Massachusetts

The Union used Ship Island as a staging area that provided a safe harbor and refitting facility for their blockading fleet in the Gulf.

• True

• False

Under Union control, what did Fort Massachusetts eventually become?

• A Fishing Camp

• A recreational area

• A National Park

• A Prison Camp

By the end of the Civil War, how many prisoners were held on Ship Island?

• 4

• 42

• 4,200

• 420

Union troop strength peaked in April 1862, when more than 15,000 men assembled on Ship Island.

• True

• False

Which of the following was not a thing the Union used Ship Island for?

• A staging area

• A Safe Harbor

• Refitting Facility

• Federal Headquarters

You can visit Ship Island by taking a boat from Gulfport or Biloxi.

• True

• False