Aftermath
The massive fort on Drewry's Bluff had blunted the Union advance just 7 mi (11 km) short of the Confederate capital, at a loss of seven Confederates killed and eight wounded. Richmond remained safe. Rodgers reported to McClellan that it was feasible for the navy to land troops as close as 10 mi (16 km) from Richmond, but the Union Army never took advantage of this observation.
The area saw action again during the Siege of Petersburg in 1864–65.
During the battle, Corporal John F. Mackie became the first Marine to earn the Medal of Honor.
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