The First Battle of Sackets Harbor-- Part 5: An American Victory

Near the end of the battle, the flagship of the British ships, the Royal George,  was hit by a 24-pdr shot in its stern and it went through her, killing eight and doing much damage.

The British fleet withdrew and the American band struck up "Yankee Doodle" and three victory cheers rose up.

On July 24, 1812, General Jacob Brown attributed the American victory to Woolsey, Bellinger and Camp.  He gave special regards to the crew of the 32-pdr.  One of them was Julius Torry, a black man known as Black Julius.

The American Battlefield Trust and its partners have bought 25 acres of the battlefield.  This must be Horse Island.

--Brock-Perry