The excavation revealed much of the lower part of the hull, charred timbers, a small swivel cannon, iron nails and spikes, cannon balls, lead shot, a bayonet, ceramics, spoons and military buttons.
These artifacts are now on display at a 3/4 replica built at the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Center. It's flag, captured in battle, is today displayed at the recently commissioned naval base at Windsor.
About 35% of the hull remains and has been covered up again for preservation. The wood is white oak and in excellent condition. A plaque marks its location.
Last month, Ken Cassavoy applied to Park Canada's Historic Sites and Monuments Board to get national historic site designation like that of the USS Scourge and Hamilton.
"It will raise its profile to a large degree."
--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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