Battle of Lake Erie

The Battle of Lake Erie was a major naval battle in the War of 1812. It featured nine U.S. naval vessels and six British naval vessels.

Perry Captures Five British Ships

After the British surprisingly withdrew from their naval blockade at Erie, Pennsylvania, a fleet of American ships organized by Oliver Hazard Perry prepared for battle, sailing west on Lake Erie. Perry's fleet eventually captured five British ships. He received the British surrender on the deck of his damaged flagship, the Lawrence.

The British Lose Control of the Great Lakes

As a result of the battle, the British retreated to Detroit and lost control of the Great Lakes. The loss prevented them from reinforcing or resupplying their troops in Upper Canada. It also ensured there would be no British attacks in the Great Lakes states of Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and New York.

War of 1812 Battles

November 7th, 1811 - Battle of Tippecanoe

July 17, 1812 - Battle of Fort Mackinac

August 15, 1812 - Massacre at Fort Dearborn

October 13, 1812 - Battle of Queenston's Heights

January 22, 1813 - Battle of Frenchtown

March 30, 1813 - Battle of Lacolle Mills

April 27, 1813 - Battle of York

May 1-9, 1813 - Siege at Fort Meigs

August 15-16, 1813 - Surrender of Fort Detroit

September 10, 1813 - Battle of Lake Erie

October 5, 1813 - Battle of Thames

1813-1814 - Creek War

July 5- 1814 - Battle of Chippawa

July 25, 1814 - Battle of Lundy's Lane

August 24, 1814 - Battle of Bladensburg

August 25, 1814 - The Razing of Washington

September 6-11, 1814 - Battle of Plattsburgh

September 12-14, 1814 - Siege of Baltimore

November 11, 1814 - Battle of Crysler's Farm

January 8, 1815 - Battle of New Orleans