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The other ship that sank in the August 8, 1813, by Hamilton, Canada. A schooner built in Oswego, New York as the merchant ship Diana. Purchased by the US Navy Oct. 21, 1812 for use in Lake Ontario based out of Sacket's Harbor. Named after US Secretary of Navy Paul Hamilton.
Weighed 76 tons and mounted eight 12-pdr. carronade, one 24-pdr. and one 32-pdr.
Both ships contain human remains and are considered war graves.
Brock-Perry
2012 marks the 200th anniversary of America's "Forgotten War," the War of 1812 that took place over three years, 1812 to 1815.
Battle of New Orleans.
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