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- The Battle of Lake Erie I. By Thomas BirchThis is one of seven oil on canvas paintings by Birch that depicts the Battle of Lake Erie (September 1813). This particular canvas shows Commodore Perry's flagship, the Lawrence, opposing the Detriot, the flagship of Commander Barclay, at the commencement of the battle. Nearby are the Caledonia opposing the Hunter, …This is one of seven oil on canvas paintings by Birch that depicts the Battle of Lake Erie (September 1813). This particular canvas shows Commodore Perry's flagship, the Lawrence, opposing …
- The Battle of Lake Erie II. By Thomas BirchThis is one of seven oil on canvas paintings by Birch that depicts the Battle of Lake Erie (September 1813). This particular canvas shows the second phase of the battle, with the line broken, the Lawrence and Detroit engaged at close quarters. Undated.This is one of seven oil on canvas paintings by Birch that depicts the Battle of Lake Erie (September 1813). This particular canvas shows the second phase of the battle, …
- The Battle of Lake Erie III. By Thomas BirchThis is one of seven oil on canvas paintings by Birch that depicts the Battle of Lake Erie (September 1813). This particular canvas portrays a phase of the Battle of Lake Erie in which the Hunter is shown, almost a wreck. Undated.This is one of seven oil on canvas paintings by Birch that depicts the Battle of Lake Erie (September 1813). This particular canvas portrays a phase of the Battle of …
- The Battle of Lake Erie IV. By Thomas BirchThis is one of seven oil on canvas paintings by Birch that depicts the Battle of Lake Erie (September 1813). This particular canvas shows a further phase of the battle after Perry had transferred from the Wrecked Lawrence to the Niagara. Undated.This is one of seven oil on canvas paintings by Birch that depicts the Battle of Lake Erie (September 1813). This particular canvas shows a further phase of the battle …
- The Battle of Lake Erie V. By Thomas BirchThis is one of seven oil on canvas paintings by Birch that depicts the Battle of Lake Erie (September 1813). This particular canvas shows the continuation of the Niagara's charge against the British Line. Undated.This is one of seven oil on canvas paintings by Birch that depicts the Battle of Lake Erie (September 1813). This particular canvas shows the continuation of the Niagara's charge …
- The Battle of Lake Erie VI. By Thomas BirchThis is one of seven oil on canvas paintings by Birch that depicts the Battle of Lake Erie (September 1813). This particular canvas shows the Niagara crossing the stern of the Detroit, raking her fore and aft line. Undated.This is one of seven oil on canvas paintings by Birch that depicts the Battle of Lake Erie (September 1813). This particular canvas shows the Niagara crossing the stern of …
- The Battle of Lake Erie VII. By Thomas BirchThis is one of seven oil on canvas paintings by Birch that depicts the Battle of Lake Erie (September 1813). This particular canvas shows the end of the battle. The Detroit is ready to surrender, Perry's ship is standing by with their flag still flying, and there is a burning …This is one of seven oil on canvas paintings by Birch that depicts the Battle of Lake Erie (September 1813). This particular canvas shows the end of the battle. The …
- Detroit and Cleveland Steamers -- Passing at NightSprague, H. F., Marine Review (Cleveland, OH), 17 Mar 1892, Opposite p. 3 Lighted by the FISHER ELECTRIC COMPANY, Detroit. Supplement to THE MARINE REVIEW, Cleveland, O. DETROIT AND CLEVELAND STEAMERS--PASSING AT NIGHT.Sprague, H. F., Marine Review (Cleveland, OH), 17 Mar 1892, Opposite p. 3 Lighted by the FISHER ELECTRIC COMPANY, Detroit. Supplement to THE MARINE REVIEW, Cleveland, O. DETROIT AND CLEVELAND STEAMERS--PASSING AT NIGHT.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Steamboat Thomas JeffersonIllustration from J. B. Mansfield, ed., History of the Great Lakes. Volume I, Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1899.Illustration from J. B. Mansfield, ed., History of the Great Lakes. Volume I, Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1899.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Steamer L. C. HANNA taking off the Crew of the Burning steamer CLARIONImage featured in article "Notable Rescues on Lake Vessels," Marine Review, January 1910, pp. 29-32.Image featured in article "Notable Rescues on Lake Vessels," Marine Review, January 1910, pp. 29-32.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- H.M.S. DETROITCourtesy Canada Steamship Lines' Marine Hist. Coll. H.M.S. DETROIT Barclay's flagship on Lake Erie, 1813. This vessel was named Detroit in honour of Sir Isaac Brock's victory at that place in the year previous to her own defeat and capture at the Battle of Lake Erie, 1813....Courtesy Canada Steamship Lines' Marine Hist. Coll. H.M.S. DETROIT Barclay's flagship on Lake Erie, 1813. This vessel was named Detroit in honour of Sir Isaac Brock's victory at that place …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- S. S. WALK-IN-THE-WATER, Lake Erie, 1818Courtesy Canada Steamship Lines' Marine Hist. Coll. S. S. WALK-IN-THE-WATER, Lake Erie, 1818 This United States registered vessel was the first steam-driven vessel to navigate on the upper Great Lakes.Courtesy Canada Steamship Lines' Marine Hist. Coll. S. S. WALK-IN-THE-WATER, Lake Erie, 1818 This United States registered vessel was the first steam-driven vessel to navigate on the upper Great Lakes.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- General Brock aboard Queen Charlotte off KingsvilleJune 14, 1812, off present-day Kingsville on Lake Erie. Brock, with 100 redcoats aboard HMS Queen Charlotte, hurries toward Amherstburg in advance of the attack on Fort DetroitJune 14, 1812, off present-day Kingsville on Lake Erie. Brock, with 100 redcoats aboard HMS Queen Charlotte, hurries toward Amherstburg in advance of the attack on Fort DetroitAssociation for Great Lakes Maritime History
- Battle Of Lake Erie from the British LinePerry has abandoned the Lawrence and has been taken by rowboat to assume command of the fresh brig Niagara, which is beginning to turn downwind. HMS Detroit (centre) is in the process of turning downwind herself, but will foul Queen Charlotte as she does so.Perry has abandoned the Lawrence and has been taken by rowboat to assume command of the fresh brig Niagara, which is beginning to turn downwind. HMS Detroit (centre) is in …Association for Great Lakes Maritime History
- Closing MomentsThe view about 3:00, as Niagara is "hove to," pouring carronade rounds into the enemy. Queen Charlotte is seen lowering her white ensign in surrender, with Detroit following suit shortly afterwards. As a tribute to his friend's dying words, you will see Perry's rallying call on the blue flag, "Don't …The view about 3:00, as Niagara is "hove to," pouring carronade rounds into the enemy. Queen Charlotte is seen lowering her white ensign in surrender, with Detroit following suit shortly …Association for Great Lakes Maritime History
- Farewell to the FallenSunset following the Battle of Lake Erie, as all ships bury their dead at sea and begin repairs at anchor. The badly damaged U. S. brig Lawrence is seen in the foreground.Sunset following the Battle of Lake Erie, as all ships bury their dead at sea and begin repairs at anchor. The badly damaged U. S. brig Lawrence is seen in …Association for Great Lakes Maritime History
- General Hunter In BattleIn the early stages of the Battle of Lake Erie, General Hunter was stationed between the larger Queen Charlotte and the Detroit, shown here on the extreme left and right. The time is before 2:00 p.m., and the damaged General Hunter drifted out of line shortly after.In the early stages of the Battle of Lake Erie, General Hunter was stationed between the larger Queen Charlotte and the Detroit, shown here on the extreme left and right. …Association for Great Lakes Maritime History
- Lake Erie Patrol, 1812The British squadron comprising the topsail schooner Lady Prevost, the brig General Hunter, and the corvette Queen Charlotte in company on a reconnaissance mission. The squadron held command of the Lake until the summer of 1813.The British squadron comprising the topsail schooner Lady Prevost, the brig General Hunter, and the corvette Queen Charlotte in company on a reconnaissance mission. The squadron held command of the …Association for Great Lakes Maritime History
- Niagara Strikes BackAnother view of the climax as the Niagara rakes the two fouled British ships at close range. Each carronade on the American ship was double-shotted, causing horrendous damage on the British vessels.Another view of the climax as the Niagara rakes the two fouled British ships at close range. Each carronade on the American ship was double-shotted, causing horrendous damage on the …Association for Great Lakes Maritime History
- Perry breaks the lineIn his re-flagged command vessel Niagara, Perry executes the classic "crossing of the 'T'" in the climax of the Battle of Lake Erie at about 2:45 p.m., September 10, 1813.In his re-flagged command vessel Niagara, Perry executes the classic "crossing of the 'T'" in the climax of the Battle of Lake Erie at about 2:45 p.m., September 10, 1813.Association for Great Lakes Maritime History