Ocracoke raid
The Ocracoke raid, also known as the Attack on the Port of Ocracoke, was a successful British amphibious attack conducted by Royal Navy Rear-Admiral George Cockburn between July 11 and 16, 1813, during Admiral Sir John Warren's Chesapeake campaign. The raid was undertaken to support the British blockade of the Chesapeake Bay during the War of 1812, and targeted American merchant shipping and armed vessels stationed at the port of Ocracoke, North Carolina.
| Ocracoke raid | |
|---|---|
| Part of the War of 1812 | |
| Location | Portsmouth and Ocracoke Island, North Carolina 35°24′N 76°19′W |
| Commanded by | Rear-Admiral George Cockburn |
| Objective | Cooperate with Admiral Warren's blockade of the Chesapeake Bay |
| Date | July 11–16, 1813 |
| Executed by | Royal Navy |
| Outcome | British victory |
Ocracoke Location within North Carolina | |
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