Great Lakes Art Database

Cameling Effort at Presque Isle

Description
Creator
Rindlisbacher, Peter, Artist
Item Type
Paintings
Description
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 deep water, the British lost command of Lake Erie.
Date Of Event
4 - 5 August 1813
Subject(s)
Niagara (Ship)
Lawrence (Ship)
Collection
Private Collector
Geographic Coverage
  • Presque Isle
    Pennsylvania, United States
    Latitude: 42.1540751906147 Longitude: -80.0728458728027
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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Cameling Effort at Presque Isle


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 deep water, the British lost command of Lake Erie.