This morning the whole Union line of artillery opened up on the forts. The kept up the barrage all day.
During the day the Union army planted several more heavy siege guns and motors. At 5 o'clock the new guns opened fire and Union troops reinforced their skirmish lines.
They kept up the intense fire for several hours. About 11 o'clock the Union troops charged the Confederate rifle pits and captured 600 prisoners.
They made their way on to the fort but found it evacuated. The Union troops captured about 40 cannons and plenty of ammunition. Along with other Confederates captured throughout the siege over the past several days, the Union army had captured about 1,000 prisoners in all.
