Rindlisbacher Marine Art

    After three days of frantic repairs following the September 28 battle, the British squadron is seen leaving Burlington Bay. No American pursuit on that cruise meant that the six-ship squadron was abl

    The well-known "French Castle" (but 1726) got a rude makeover during this period of its history when her steep French roof was removed to make a high elevation gun platform. Throughout the war, shots

    Early in the war, the British captured Fort Mackinac and took control of the Upper Lakes.

    June 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 Detroit

    On August 4 and 5, 1813, U. S. brigs Lawrence and Niagara are lifted over the sandbar, with the aid of sinkable bags, called "camels," allowing them to finally sail on the Lake. With these brigs in d

    The brightly pigmented blockhouses and storehouse look almost comical to us today, but eh colour scheme is historically accurate, and reminded folks of the age that these structures were built for bu

   

    Amherstburg was Britain's upper lakes naval base just before the Battle of Lake Erie, September 1813. The flagship HMS Detroit is anchored on the left and the ship-rigged corvette Queen Charlotte is

    A busy pre-war view of the waterfront based on an 1804 map. The upbound schooner General Wilkenson passes several ships and a lumber raft.

    At the time of this view of Amherstburg, during the first winter of the war, the naval base was relatively prosperous with supplies captured at the Battle of Fort Detroit. The next winter was a very

   

    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 temp

    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 the process of turning down

    Anyone who knows about the legendary Buffalo snowfalls must feel for those who were stationed at this post on the Niagara River. In the winter of 1812-1813, American ships were hauled up and lined on

    Queen Charlotte and General Hunter bombard Detroit from the River. The American land forces soon capitulated.

    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 only follow the wind's di

    During the American hunt for the Royal George early in the war, the U. S. Schooner Hamilton came across the tiny merchant schooner Two Brothers, on the morning of November 10, 1812, off the village o

    In this opening shot of the war on the Upper Lakes, a British boat crew demand the surrender of the supply schooner, Cuyahoga Packet, carting musicians, invalids, and official papers bound for Fort D

    In light winds, with all sail set, the flagship HMS Royal George ran for Kingston Harbour on the afternoon of November 10, 1812. Pursuing American schooners closed the distance under sweeps, but Roya

    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 afterwards.