Much of the area of the fort was in consequence
overflowed. The number of balls and shells which fell in the inundated
parts, was estimated from the proportion found in the dry parts. In the
plan, the submerged parts were distinctly marked, and it plainly shows,
that hardly one quarter of the whole area remained dry or above the
level of the water.
From this survey the following statistics are gathered:
1. Number of 13 in. shells fired
from the mortar flotilla that fell
on solid ground 1,113
2. Number of shells purposely
exploded over the forts 1,080
3. Number of shells that fell in
overflowed ground (computed) 3,339
4. Number of round shot visible
on dry ground fired from the
fleet and the gunboat of the
flotilla 87
5. Number of round shot that
fell on overflowed ground
(computed) 261
6. The total destruction of the citadel
of the forts, of the hospitals, the outbuildings,
the magazines, the bridges,
and of thirteen scows for use in the
moat.
7. The very severe injury to the ramparts,
particularly on the northwest side
to the casemates, all along the front,
(which were cracked from end to end,)
to the levees, which were completely
riddled, and to the works in general.
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