The Battle of Sabine Pass took place on September 8, 1863, during the American Civil War. It was fought near the town of Sabine Pass, Texas, where Confederate forces defended a vital waterway against a Union invasion. The Union aimed to capture the pass to gain access to Texas and disrupt Confederate supply lines. Confederate troops, led by Major John B. Magruder, successfully repelled the Union fleet, which consisted of four ships. The battle resulted in a significant Confederate victory, boosting morale in the South and demonstrating the effectiveness of coastal defenses against naval assaults.