Great Lakes Art Database

Sunset at Sackets Harbour, 1813

Description
Creator
Rindlisbacher, Peter, Artist
Item Type
Paintings
Description
The U. S. schooner Hamilton emerges from the naval base, with the warship General Pike under construction on shore. In late May 1813 while the American squadron was at the other end of the lake, the British staged a nearly successful raid on Sackets. During the British attack, the hull of the Pike was set afire, but she was later repaired and figured prominently in 1813 engagements.
Date Of Event
1813
Subject(s)
Hamilton (Schooner)
General Pike (Ship)
Collection
Private Collector
Geographic Coverage
  • Sackets Harbor
    New York, United States
    Latitude: 43.9502948346284 Longitude: -76.1217507513428
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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Sunset at Sackets Harbour, 1813


The U. S. schooner Hamilton emerges from the naval base, with the warship General Pike under construction on shore. In late May 1813 while the American squadron was at the other end of the lake, the British staged a nearly successful raid on Sackets. During the British attack, the hull of the Pike was set afire, but she was later repaired and figured prominently in 1813 engagements.