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- Burlington RacesIn the September 28, 1813 engagement, the Wolfe ran downwind into Burlington Bay and sought refuge close to shore. The pattern of damage on the flagship meant that she could only follow the wind's direction after she had benefit. Contrary to some reports, recent research has indicated the the ships …In the September 28, 1813 engagement, the Wolfe ran downwind into Burlington Bay and sought refuge close to shore. The pattern of damage on the flagship meant that she could …Association for Great Lakes Maritime History
- Engagement In The GaleAt the climax of the September 18, 1813 battle on Lake Ontario, the Royal George (sunlit) prevents the American flagship General Pike from boarding the damaged British flagship HMS Wolfe. As the larger American ships towed their smaller counterparts, the Pike is seen towing the schooner USS Asp. This episode …At the climax of the September 18, 1813 battle on Lake Ontario, the Royal George (sunlit) prevents the American flagship General Pike from boarding the damaged British flagship HMS Wolfe. …Association for Great Lakes Maritime History
- HMS Saint LawrenceThe new British flagship the St. Lawrence is striking on October 23, 1814 in the late afternoon sunlight with HMS Netley as a dark contrast in the foreground. Other visible ships are Princess Charlotte, Prince Regent and Montreal.The new British flagship the St. Lawrence is striking on October 23, 1814 in the late afternoon sunlight with HMS Netley as a dark contrast in the foreground. Other visible …Association for Great Lakes Maritime History
- In Company Lake Ontario 1814A view of the late 1814 British squadron underway on Lake Ontario. The ship-of-the-line St. Lawrence leads, followed by Prince Regent, Star, Princess Charlotte, Montreal, Toronto, Niagara, and Netley. Yeo's ships ruled Lake Ontario in the fall of 1814, while the Americans stayed in port building their response. Another year …A view of the late 1814 British squadron underway on Lake Ontario. The ship-of-the-line St. Lawrence leads, followed by Prince Regent, Star, Princess Charlotte, Montreal, Toronto, Niagara, and Netley. Yeo's …Association for Great Lakes Maritime History
- Lake Ontario Patrol, 1814Association for Great Lakes Maritime History
- Last Fight Of The SpeedyThe government transport schooner Speedy off Brighton, Ontario. A precursor of the topsail schooners common in the War of 1812, Speedy was lost with all hands on October 7, 1804 in a ferocious gale in Lake Ontario.The government transport schooner Speedy off Brighton, Ontario. A precursor of the topsail schooners common in the War of 1812, Speedy was lost with all hands on October 7, 1804 …Association for Great Lakes Maritime History
- HMS St Lawrence Hit By LightningAbout 8:00 in the evening, October 19, 1814, Lake Ontario off Niagara. Flagship HMS S. Lawrence takes a strike to her mainmast while hove to. HM Ships Prince Regent and Princess Charlotte are seen in the distance.About 8:00 in the evening, October 19, 1814, Lake Ontario off Niagara. Flagship HMS S. Lawrence takes a strike to her mainmast while hove to. HM Ships Prince Regent and …Association for Great Lakes Maritime History
- Engagement Off The Genesee, September 11, 1813The British squadron found the American warships at the Genesee River near Rochester, but during the battle, the British found themselves with no wind, while their enemy retained it. The British ordered sailors in boats to tow ships away from the longer range guns of the American ships. The corvette …The British squadron found the American warships at the Genesee River near Rochester, but during the battle, the British found themselves with no wind, while their enemy retained it. The …Association for Great Lakes Maritime History
- Battle of Fort George, May 27, 1813With anchored U. S. schooners providing close support, American infantry boats came ashore near Fort George at the mouth of the Niagara River. This successful amphibious attack provided a useful template for combined navy-army operations in the years to come.With anchored U. S. schooners providing close support, American infantry boats came ashore near Fort George at the mouth of the Niagara River. This successful amphibious attack provided a useful …Association for Great Lakes Maritime History