During the return journey, the Eastport, captured by Phelps on an earlier mission, struck a mine on April 15, 1864, but was repaired and refloated. At this time the Red River was getting lower. On the return trip to Alexandria the huge ironclad  had already grounded eight times, and once again had grounded hard near Montgomery.
During the return voyage, the Eastport, seized by Phelps on a previous mission, collided with a mine on April 15, 1864, but was repaired and refloated. At this time the Red River was decreasing. On the return trip to Alexandria the massive ironclad had already run aground eight times, and once again had run hard near Montgomery.