Great Lakes Art Database

Closing Moments

Description
Creator
Rindlisbacher, Peter, Artist
Item Type
Paintings
Description
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. As a tribute to his friend's dying words, you will see Perry's rallying call on the blue flag, "Don't give up the ship."
Date Of Event
10 September 1813
Subject(s)
Niagara (Ship)
Detroit (Ship)
Queen Charlotte (Ship)
Collection
Private Collector
Geographic Coverage
  • Lake Erie
    Ontario, Canada
    Latitude: 41.6768105277693 Longitude: -82.8668408808594
Copyright Statement
Protected by copyright: Uses other than research or private study require the permission of the rights holder(s). Responsibility for obtaining permissions and for any use rests exclusively with the user.
Copyright Holder
Peter Rindlisbacher
Contact
Association for Great Lakes Maritime History
Website:
https://aglmh.net

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Closing Moments


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. As a tribute to his friend's dying words, you will see Perry's rallying call on the blue flag, "Don't give up the ship."