The USS Sea Horse and Battle of Bay St. Louis Unrecognized for Too Long

The Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse in Bay St. Louis, cites four reasons why this particular battle should be better known:

1.  It was a classic "David vs. Goliath."

2.  The battle saved New Orleans and gave Jackson time to prepare its defenses.

3.  It was a precursor of "The Alamo."

4.  It was the last naval battle of the War of 1812 between U.S. Navy ships and a foreign power in U.S. territorial waters.

Now, You Know.  --Brock-Perry