Pittsburgh Landing

On March 1, 1862 Union gunboats Tyler and Lexington and the transport Zetta carrying 2 companies of the 32nd Illinois infantry engaged a Confederate shore battery and Louisiana infantry at Pittsburgh Landing. After forcing the Confederates from their position along the banks of the Tennessee River the 32nd Illinois and a detachment of marines engaged the Confederate infantry again about 500 yards from the streambank. Outflanked by the Confederates, the Federal detachment retreated back to the landing as Tyler and Lexington gunboats covered the retreat. Union losses were reported to be 3 killed and 7-8 wounded although the Confederate account reported 70-80 enemy killed.