Barclay's squadron had worked to windward of the Americans throughout the night, but by dawn they were hove to ready for battle. As the morning wore on, they assembled themselves into their battle or
Barclay's squadron had worked to windward of the Americans throughout the night, …
In a rising easterly wind, the British flagship HMS Wolfe leads the British squadron out of York (Toronto) Harbour on the morning of September 28, 1813. The shoreline shows the damage from an America
In a rising easterly wind, the British flagship HMS Wolfe leads the …
At the climax of the September 18, 1813 battle on Lake Ontario, the Royal George (sunlit) prevents the American flagship General Pike from boarding the damaged British flagship HMS Wolfe. As the larg
At the climax of the September 18, 1813 battle on Lake Ontario, …
The British squadron found the American warships at the Genesee River near Rochester, but during the battle, the British found themselves with no wind, while their enemy retained it. The British orde
The British squadron found the American warships at the Genesee River near …
Late morning, April 23, 1813, the British squadron led by General Hunter (foreground) and other smaller vessels, like Miamis and Nancy, set out to attack the American outpost of Fort Meigs. The Briti
Late morning, April 23, 1813, the British squadron led by General Hunter …
Sunset following the Battle of Lake Erie, as all ships bury their dead at sea and begin repairs at anchor. The badly damaged U. S. brig Lawrence is seen in the foreground.
Sunset following the Battle of Lake Erie, as all ships bury their …
In the early stages of the Battle of Lake Erie, General Hunter was stationed between the larger Queen Charlotte and the Detroit, shown here on the extreme left and right. The time is before 2:00 p.m.
In the early stages of the Battle of Lake Erie, General Hunter …
British gunboats manoeuvring against American vessels in combat on the St. Lawrence. The foreground gunboat is similar to the only intact gunboat wreck remaining today, the Radcliffe, currently on ex
British gunboats manoeuvring against American vessels in combat on the St. Lawrence. …
The American forces at Erie, Pennsylvania, suffered from cold, hunger, disease, and boredom the winter following their victory in the Battle of Lake Erie.
The American forces at Erie, Pennsylvania, suffered from cold, hunger, disease, and …
A late winer scene of the York (Toronto) waterfront. A spring attack by the Americans caused the destruction of this corvette before she could be completed and launched.
A late winer scene of the York (Toronto) waterfront. A spring attack …