From the Naval History and Heritage Command.
Commodore Hugh G. Campbell wrote a letter to Secretary of the Navy Jones from St. Marys, Georgia, on 18 September 1813:
"We had yesterday morning and night proceeding one of the most severe Gales I have ever witnessed-- It commenced about 6 p.m. at NNE and veered to NNW when it blew with the greatest force and continued until about 1 A.M. at which time the Tide, which had Risen to an uncommon hight ceased to flow, and for about one hour we were favored with a calm--
"About two o'clock the Gale recommenced, every Vessel in the harbor drove on shore or sunk at their moorings."
More to Come. 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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