PEVI_200745_Interpretive_Production_File.pdf
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This document provides background information on two British ships, the HMS Detroit and the USS Lawrence, that fought in the 1813 Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812. It also describes a related federal contract opportunity to restore seawalls at Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial.
The contract opportunity is for partial replacement of concrete seawalls, construction of new concrete sidewalks, and installation of a new stormwater drainage system including a lift station, pumps and controls at Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial. The solicitation was issued by the National Park Service National Office under number 140P2021R0133. The purpose of the project is to restore the north and south seawalls at the memorial.
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US Brig Lawrence
Class and type: Niagara-class brig
Displacement: 493 tons
Length: 110’
Beam: 29’
Draft: 9’
Complement: 134 men
Armament: 2 x long 12-pounders
18 x short 32-pounder carronades
Right here on the morning of September 10, 1813, the Battle of Lake Erie was about to begin. The US
Lawrence raised her battle flag as the flotilla of nine ships sailed from Put-In-Bay. The American Commander, Oliver Hazard Perry, directed his ships to engage the British vessels sailing across the lake.
By the end of the day, American ships soundly defeated the British in an intense naval battle.
The engraving on this walkway shows the full size of the Lawrence ship deck. How would it feel to stand here at the start of battle?
US Brig Lawrence Takes Fire by Peter J. Rindlisbacher, showing the US flagship early in the battle.
US Brig Lawrence:
Ship that Changed the War
“DONT GIVE UP THE SHIP.”
—Slogan on battle flag hoisted on the Lawrence
National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior
Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial
US BRIG LAWRENCE
US BRIG LAWRENCE
Six British Royal Navy ships sailed across Lake Erie to battle US ships at Put-In-Bay. Their goal— to take back control of supply routes across the lake in the War of 1812.
With 19 guns, the HMS Detroit went up against the larger US Brig Lawrence, and came out severely damaged. By the end of September 10, 1813, outgunned and undermanned, British Commander Robert Heriot Barclay surrendered.
It was a disastrous defeat for the British.
The engraving here shows the full size of the Detroit ship deck. Imagine going into battle, knowing the odds were against you.
HMS Detroit:
Ship Damaged in Defeat
HMS Detroit
Class and type: Royal George class
Ship-rigged sloop-of-war
Displacement: 305 tons
Length: 92’ 6”
Beam: 26’
Draft: 12’
Complement: 150 men
Armament: 1 × 24 pdr carronade
1 × 18 pdr carronade
2 × 24 pdr long guns
1 × 18 pdr long gun (pivot)
6 × 12 pdr long guns
8 × 9 pdr long guns
“ The Officers and Men of His Majesty’s late Squadron conducted themselves in the most gallant Manner.”
– Proceedings from British court-martial of Commander Barclay
Return of the Victors, by Peter J. Rindlisbacher
The US Brig Niagara tows the damaged Detroit into Put-in-Bay after the battle.
National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior
Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial
HMS DETROIT
HMS DETROIT
H M S D E T R O I T
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