Great Lakes Art Database

Detroit Waterfront, 1801

Description
Creator
Rindlisbacher, Peter, Artist
Item Type
Paintings
Description
A winter view of this fortress town before the devastating summer fire of 1805. The new U. S. government schooner Adams is seen at anchor in the moonlight. The Adams was captured along with Fort Detroit in August, 1812, and later burned in October, 1812 on the Niagara River in a recapture attempt.
Date Of Event
1801
Subject(s)
Piers & wharves
Adams (Schooner)
Collection
Private Collector
Geographic Coverage
  • Detroit
    Michigan, United States
    Latitude: 42.3253383755331 Longitude: -83.0442050476074
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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Detroit Waterfront, 1801


A winter view of this fortress town before the devastating summer fire of 1805. The new U. S. government schooner Adams is seen at anchor in the moonlight. The Adams was captured along with Fort Detroit in August, 1812, and later burned in October, 1812 on the Niagara River in a recapture attempt.