The British gunboats landed at Pass Christian and attacked the garrison there in the early morning. Meanwhile, the Sea Horse dropped anchor and its crew was sent to get some sleep. The British attacked and got in closer than before this time. The Sea Horse spotted them and the alarm was raised. The crew opened fire with muskets and drove the British off.
Captain Lockyer decided to move on to his main objective, Lake Borgne and ceased attacking the Sea Horse.
During the action, several British longboats were damaged and there were an unknown number of casualties.
U.S. losses were two killed, two wounded and damage to the Sea Horse.Sailing Master William Johnson sailed to the Ulman Avenue Pier and set fire and scuttled his ship to prevent capture by expected future attacks.
I wonder if the remains of the Sea Horse are still there?
A Brave Little Ship and Crew --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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