Gunboats 161 and 164 were sunk in the St. Marys River in four fathoms. Gunboat 164 went down with 20 men. Efforts were made to recover these two but were unsuccessful.
Gunboat No. 64 sank while at anchor and later refloated. It was deemed "rotten and unworthy of repair" and given to the man who raised her. Gunboat No. 3 was driven ashore 500 yards into a marsh on the Florida side. It was later raised and became a hospital ship.
The locations of 161 and 164 are generally known and plans are underway to attempt to locate them and bring up any artifacts that are found.
--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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