Editor’s Note: During the War of 1812, the Battle of Lake Erie occurred on Sept. 10, 1813, one of the few naval battles ever to occur on the Great Lakes. Commodore Oliver Perry defeated an entire squadron of British ships, a first. In 2013 for the Bicentennial, Tall Ships from around the world were invited…
2013: From a Tall Ship During the War of 1812 Bicentennial
A replica of the Brig Niagara is seen from the Friends Good Will ship on Sept. 2, 2013 during the reenactment of the Battle of Lake Erie. (Photo: RET)