British Attack on Sackets Harbor in 1813

From the May 28, 2013, YNN (NY) "The War of 1812, 200 years after the British invade Sackets Harbor" by Brian Dwyer.

Sackets Harbor played a crucial role throughout the war, but none so much as in 1813.  It was the only site where Americans could operate a naval force on Lake Ontario (and build one).

On May 27, 1813, a British fleet left its home port at Kingston, Upper Canada (Ontario) and arrived at Sackets Harbor the following day.    This was their second attack on the place.  One big reason for this new one was the American force  from Sackets Harbor  attacking  York, the capital of Upper Canada.

Some of the supplies from York were now stored at Sackets Harbor.  Plus the main American Army was gone as was the fleet.  Mostly only militia remained to protect the harbor.

Fortunately for the Americans, the wind died on May 28th and stopped the attack.

Very Good Fortune for the Americans.  --Brock-Perry