Fernadina, on Amelia Island, just south of the St. Marys River was an important port. General George Matthews sent nine ships to protect American interests there. The small Spanish force commanded by Don Jose Copens was forced to surrender on March 17, 1812.
An agreement was signed to allow Fernadina to be a free port, open to all, but should war begin between the U.S. and Britain, British ships could not trade there.
--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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