From the March 8, 2013, Cape (Delaware) Gazette.
There is a picture of the HMS Majestic which patrolled the waters off Lewes during the war.
The Lewes Historical Society has a weekend of events lined up.
SATURDAY, APRIL 6TH
The Fort McHenry Guard will be in town to demonstrate War of 1812 cannon-firing at Cape Henlopen State Park and then their will be presentations and a seminar at St. Peter's Church Hall.
SUNDAY, APRIL 7TH
The Fort McHenry Guard will be at the Lewes Historical Society and will demonstrate musket-firing. There will be a rededication of the War of 1812 Park at front Street.
Also, an 1812-themed dinner is planned.
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.
Monday, March 11, 2013
Check Out Your War Knowledge and Play Jeopardy Too
I came across this War of 1812 Jeopardy template and played a round. I did miss three questions, but some weren't worded too well.
Take the test yourself at http://jeopardylabs.com/play/war-of-1812100 .
Take the test yourself at http://jeopardylabs.com/play/war-of-1812100 .
Saturday, March 9, 2013
War of 1812 Mass Grave on Crab Island
From the June 15, 2012 Listverse.
Mass Grave #8: Crab Island in New York's Lake Champlain was used a s a hospital during the Battle of Plattsburgh. Both British and American casualties were treated there. It was the nearest island to the battle.
The dead, some of whom washed up on shore, were packed into rows in a mass grave south of the hospital. All but officers, who received proper graves, were lumped together. (I would take that to mean sailors from both sides.)
Congress finally commissioned a granite obelisk in 1908.
Brock-Perry
Mass Grave #8: Crab Island in New York's Lake Champlain was used a s a hospital during the Battle of Plattsburgh. Both British and American casualties were treated there. It was the nearest island to the battle.
The dead, some of whom washed up on shore, were packed into rows in a mass grave south of the hospital. All but officers, who received proper graves, were lumped together. (I would take that to mean sailors from both sides.)
Congress finally commissioned a granite obelisk in 1908.
Brock-Perry
US Shrugs, Canada Goes All-Out for Bicentennial-- Part 2
Britain's heart was not into the war against the United States. They were preoccupied in Europe fighting Napoleon, who was a much more serious threat. In effect, we had to fight their "B" teams in terms of soldiers, generals, ships and sailors. Even the huge British-Canadian hero Isaac Brock was doing everything he could to get transferred back to fight Napoleon, considering Canada a backwater.
As the old saying goes, "Canadians are sure they won the War of 1812, Americans are pretty sure they did, and the British never heard of it."
Historians say it was an important war as:
1. It proved the U.S. was here to stay.
2. It shaped the American future; economically, diplomatically and militarily.
3. It led to the rise of Andrew Jackson
4. The Indians were the biggest losers. It reinforced American determination to entirely remove them east of the Mississippi and as enemies. They also lost their British support.
5. Canada stayed British.
The title of this entry refers to the amounts of money the U.S. and Canadian governments were spending on the bicentennial.
Brock-Perry
As the old saying goes, "Canadians are sure they won the War of 1812, Americans are pretty sure they did, and the British never heard of it."
Historians say it was an important war as:
1. It proved the U.S. was here to stay.
2. It shaped the American future; economically, diplomatically and militarily.
3. It led to the rise of Andrew Jackson
4. The Indians were the biggest losers. It reinforced American determination to entirely remove them east of the Mississippi and as enemies. They also lost their British support.
5. Canada stayed British.
The title of this entry refers to the amounts of money the U.S. and Canadian governments were spending on the bicentennial.
Brock-Perry
US Shrugs, Canada Goes All Out for Bicentennial-- Part 1
From the June 15, 2012, USA Today by Rick Hampson.
In order to recreate the Battle of Queenstown Heights, Canadians had to play the roles of both British and American soldiers.
With their declaration of war on June 18, 1812, the United States had picked a war with the world's strongest military power. We had 16 ships in our Navy. They had over 500.
The war resulted in the burnings of two capitals: Washington, DC, York, Upper Canada (now Toronto) as well as Buffalo, New York.
Why did the U.S. fight? Best answers: 1. To end impressment, 2.End trade restrictions, 3. Seize Canada and 4. Open settlement of the West.
Brock-Perry
In order to recreate the Battle of Queenstown Heights, Canadians had to play the roles of both British and American soldiers.
With their declaration of war on June 18, 1812, the United States had picked a war with the world's strongest military power. We had 16 ships in our Navy. They had over 500.
The war resulted in the burnings of two capitals: Washington, DC, York, Upper Canada (now Toronto) as well as Buffalo, New York.
Why did the U.S. fight? Best answers: 1. To end impressment, 2.End trade restrictions, 3. Seize Canada and 4. Open settlement of the West.
Brock-Perry
Friday, March 8, 2013
Ships of the War of 1812-- Part 4: Wrecks, Originals and Replicas
The wrecks of the HMS St. Lawrence, HMS Prince Regent, HMS Wolfe and USSsloop Jefferson have all been identified in Lake Ontario. The remains of the USS Eagle, schooner USS Ticonderoga and sloop HMS Linnet have been found in Lake Chaplain
Of course, there is the original USS Constitution in Boston, and even though the ship did not participate in the Americas, the HMS Vicory, an example of a first-rate ship-of-the-line is in England.
There is a replica of Perry's flagship, the USS Niagara, based out of Erie , Pennsylvania.
The HMS St. Lawrence was rebuilt from 1976-1977 and sailed around the world until it sank in a squall in 1986.
Canada has plans to rebuild the HMS Detroit, Barclay's flagship. The original was raised by the Americans in 1837 and renamed the Veto with plans to send it over the Niagara Falls as a message to President John Tyler. The keel of the replica was laid in 2000, but funds dried up and work stopped.
Recently, a salvage company discovered what is thought to be the well-preserved wreck of the Canadian-built frigate HMS Caledonia, but a U.S. court ruled against raising it because of the men who went down with her.
John Marsh wrote this.
So, Now You Know. --Brock-Perry
Of course, there is the original USS Constitution in Boston, and even though the ship did not participate in the Americas, the HMS Vicory, an example of a first-rate ship-of-the-line is in England.
There is a replica of Perry's flagship, the USS Niagara, based out of Erie , Pennsylvania.
The HMS St. Lawrence was rebuilt from 1976-1977 and sailed around the world until it sank in a squall in 1986.
Canada has plans to rebuild the HMS Detroit, Barclay's flagship. The original was raised by the Americans in 1837 and renamed the Veto with plans to send it over the Niagara Falls as a message to President John Tyler. The keel of the replica was laid in 2000, but funds dried up and work stopped.
Recently, a salvage company discovered what is thought to be the well-preserved wreck of the Canadian-built frigate HMS Caledonia, but a U.S. court ruled against raising it because of the men who went down with her.
John Marsh wrote this.
So, Now You Know. --Brock-Perry
Ships of the War of 1812-- Part 3
SLOOP-- smaller than a frigate and could carry up to 20 guns. Single masted. Examples of sloops would be the HMS Detroit and HMS Wolfe, flagship of Commodore James Yeo on Lake Ontario.
SURVIVING SHIPS OR WRECKS FROM THE WAR
There are at least 15 ships either afloat or their wrecks that are known.
In 1973, there was a big discovery of the USS Scourge and Hamilton, 88 meters down in Lake Ontario. Both capsized in a storm August 8, 1813, and 100 men died. Both landed on the lake floor upright and are well-preserved.
The hull of the HMS Tecumseh was raised in 1953 and can be seen at Penetonguishere along with the remains of the Scorpion and the bowribs of the brig Naawash.
There are remains of the HMS Nancy, a British supply ship sunk in the Nottawasaga River.
More to Come. --Brock-Perry
SURVIVING SHIPS OR WRECKS FROM THE WAR
There are at least 15 ships either afloat or their wrecks that are known.
In 1973, there was a big discovery of the USS Scourge and Hamilton, 88 meters down in Lake Ontario. Both capsized in a storm August 8, 1813, and 100 men died. Both landed on the lake floor upright and are well-preserved.
The hull of the HMS Tecumseh was raised in 1953 and can be seen at Penetonguishere along with the remains of the Scorpion and the bowribs of the brig Naawash.
There are remains of the HMS Nancy, a British supply ship sunk in the Nottawasaga River.
More to Come. --Brock-Perry
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Ships of the War of 1812-- Part 2
SCHOONERS--On of the most elegant and manageable sailing vessels, typically two-masted and a very common ship on Lake Ontario. These ships were used for transportation and privateers. The Hamilton and Scourge were schooners. The Canadian privateer Liverpool Packet, operating out of Liverpool, Nova Scotia, captured 50 American prizes.
FRIGATES-- often as long as a ship-of-the-line. Three masts and square-rigged, faster and smaller armament (about 28 guns, generally used for patrol or escort. The HMS Shannon was a famous frigate that captured the USS Chesapeake.
American frigates were less numerous, but stronger and carried more guns of higher caliber and range. A British frigate fighting an American one was a very one-sided battle.
These would have been the later-day cruisers.
More to Come. --Brock-Perry
FRIGATES-- often as long as a ship-of-the-line. Three masts and square-rigged, faster and smaller armament (about 28 guns, generally used for patrol or escort. The HMS Shannon was a famous frigate that captured the USS Chesapeake.
American frigates were less numerous, but stronger and carried more guns of higher caliber and range. A British frigate fighting an American one was a very one-sided battle.
These would have been the later-day cruisers.
More to Come. --Brock-Perry
Ships of the War of 1812-- Part 1
From the War of 1812 Blog www.eighteentwelve.ca
I use the names brigs, frigates and ships-of-the-line quite often. I know what the ships are, but perhaps others don't. This blog entry on the excellent site puts it in perspective.
One of the major problems facing the British was supplying Upper Canada. Shipping was extremely vulnerable along the St. Lawrence River to Lake Ontario.
BRIGS had two square-rigged masts and carried 10-20 guns.
SHIP-OF-THE-LINE-- These ships were made specifically to take their place in a line of battle, the method navies back then fought, with ships in a line. Opposing fleets would form two opposite lines and hammer away at each other.
They carried between 60 and 110 guns. A First Rate had three decks and carried 90+ guns, a Second Rate also had three decks but80-89 guns, Third Rate over 54 guns on two decks and Fourth Rate also with two decks and over 38 guns. These ships were used most often for communication and convoy duty.
Fifth and Sixth Rate were considered too small to be in large sea battles.
These would have been considered to be the battleships of their day. Early battleships were also used in lines to pound away at the enemy fleet.
More to Come. --Brock-Perry
I use the names brigs, frigates and ships-of-the-line quite often. I know what the ships are, but perhaps others don't. This blog entry on the excellent site puts it in perspective.
One of the major problems facing the British was supplying Upper Canada. Shipping was extremely vulnerable along the St. Lawrence River to Lake Ontario.
BRIGS had two square-rigged masts and carried 10-20 guns.
SHIP-OF-THE-LINE-- These ships were made specifically to take their place in a line of battle, the method navies back then fought, with ships in a line. Opposing fleets would form two opposite lines and hammer away at each other.
They carried between 60 and 110 guns. A First Rate had three decks and carried 90+ guns, a Second Rate also had three decks but80-89 guns, Third Rate over 54 guns on two decks and Fourth Rate also with two decks and over 38 guns. These ships were used most often for communication and convoy duty.
Fifth and Sixth Rate were considered too small to be in large sea battles.
These would have been considered to be the battleships of their day. Early battleships were also used in lines to pound away at the enemy fleet.
More to Come. --Brock-Perry
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Bits of War: Sacketts Harbor-- Portland, Maine
Tidbits of the war.
1. SACKETTS HARBOR-- Feb. 5, 2013-- British-Canadians killed at Sacketts Harbor were given proper burial, but their graves were unmarked. A group is raising money to put a marker at the graves.
2. PORTLAND, MAINE-- Feb. 5, 2013-- Next to Portland's Eastern Promenade, on a grassy slope overlooking Casco Bay is a site where21 American soldiers, captured by the British, are buried.
Brock-Perry
1. SACKETTS HARBOR-- Feb. 5, 2013-- British-Canadians killed at Sacketts Harbor were given proper burial, but their graves were unmarked. A group is raising money to put a marker at the graves.
2. PORTLAND, MAINE-- Feb. 5, 2013-- Next to Portland's Eastern Promenade, on a grassy slope overlooking Casco Bay is a site where21 American soldiers, captured by the British, are buried.
Brock-Perry
War of 1812 Signs to Be Installed in Erie, Pennsylvania
From the Feb. 17, 2013 Go Erie.com (Erie, Pennsylvania, "Seaway Trail to install War of 1812 signs on bayfront" by Ally Orlando.
Seaway Trail, Inc., VisitErie and the Erie Maritime Museum will install 2 signs in Erie, Pa.'s Bayfront at Dobbins Landing and South Pier at Presque Island State Park. The one at Dobbins Landing will detail the career of the USS Niagara and its commander Oliver Hazard Perry (the Perry in the blog signoff).
The one at South Pier will detail how the Lake Erie fleet was built and launched.
This is part of a larger project of 19 War of 1812 signs along the 500 mile Seaway Trail which includes the St. Lawrence River, Lake Ontario, Niagara River and Lake Erie.
The new signs measure 40 X 30 inches and are color-coded brown, indicating historical information.
Getting the Word Out, One Sign At a Time. --Brock-Perry
Seaway Trail, Inc., VisitErie and the Erie Maritime Museum will install 2 signs in Erie, Pa.'s Bayfront at Dobbins Landing and South Pier at Presque Island State Park. The one at Dobbins Landing will detail the career of the USS Niagara and its commander Oliver Hazard Perry (the Perry in the blog signoff).
The one at South Pier will detail how the Lake Erie fleet was built and launched.
This is part of a larger project of 19 War of 1812 signs along the 500 mile Seaway Trail which includes the St. Lawrence River, Lake Ontario, Niagara River and Lake Erie.
The new signs measure 40 X 30 inches and are color-coded brown, indicating historical information.
Getting the Word Out, One Sign At a Time. --Brock-Perry
Peter Parker's HMS Weazel
From Wikipedia. The final Peter Parker instalment. For someone who had never heard of Peter Parker, I sure know a lot about him now. He sure came from a Royal Naval family and I would have to compare him to the Civil War's William Cushing as far as courage, bravery and willingness to take chances.
The HMS Weazel is also found spelled Weazle and Weasel and was a Royal Navy 18-gun Cruizer Class brig-sloop launched in 1805 at Topsham, Devon. It saw active service in the Mediterranean during the Napoleonic Wars. Decommissioned in 1815 and broken up in 1825,
Entered service in 1805 under Commander Peter Parker and in August sailed to Cadiz and joined the British fleet under Lord Nelson and was assigned to carefully watch the port exit of Cadiz for movement of the Franco-Spanish fleet and when they did, signalled Nelson.
Parker was angry when he was dispatched to go after five British ships-of-the-line that Nelson had sent to the Strait of Gibraltar, hoping to lure the enemy out. As such, the Weazel missed the Battle of Trafalgar.
Afterwards, continued operations in the Mediterranean against the French.
Another Ship, Another Story. --Brock-Perry
The HMS Weazel is also found spelled Weazle and Weasel and was a Royal Navy 18-gun Cruizer Class brig-sloop launched in 1805 at Topsham, Devon. It saw active service in the Mediterranean during the Napoleonic Wars. Decommissioned in 1815 and broken up in 1825,
Entered service in 1805 under Commander Peter Parker and in August sailed to Cadiz and joined the British fleet under Lord Nelson and was assigned to carefully watch the port exit of Cadiz for movement of the Franco-Spanish fleet and when they did, signalled Nelson.
Parker was angry when he was dispatched to go after five British ships-of-the-line that Nelson had sent to the Strait of Gibraltar, hoping to lure the enemy out. As such, the Weazel missed the Battle of Trafalgar.
Afterwards, continued operations in the Mediterranean against the French.
Another Ship, Another Story. --Brock-Perry
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Peter Parker's Father, Vice Admiral Christopher Parker
From Wikipedia and other sources. It was quite difficult to find out about him.
Christopher Parker (1761-1794?, another source said he died in 1804) He became a captain in 1779 and Rear Admiral in 1795 and Vice Admiral in 1801. He commanded the frigate HMS Lowestoff "t"? a 32-gun fifth rate in 1780 and was involved in the capture of Omoa.
Lord Horatio Nelson was on the Lowestoff at one time. It was wrecked August 10, 1801 at Caicos Passage in the Caribbean Sea.
Brock-Perry
Christopher Parker (1761-1794?, another source said he died in 1804) He became a captain in 1779 and Rear Admiral in 1795 and Vice Admiral in 1801. He commanded the frigate HMS Lowestoff "t"? a 32-gun fifth rate in 1780 and was involved in the capture of Omoa.
Lord Horatio Nelson was on the Lowestoff at one time. It was wrecked August 10, 1801 at Caicos Passage in the Caribbean Sea.
Brock-Perry
Sir Peter Parker, 2nd Baronet, Killed at Caulk's Field
That newspaper article awhile back has sure led to a lot of different areas.
From Wikipedia about his early life.
Sir Peter Parker (1785-1814) was the son of Vice Admiral Christopher Parker and Augusta Byron, the daughter of Admiral John Byron. His father was the son of Admiral Sir Peter Parker, 1st Baronet.
He entered the Royal Navy in 1798 and served under his grandfather and his grandfather's friend, Lord Horatio Nelson on the Victory. He rapidly rose through the ranks.
In May 1804, he was promoted to commander and 1805, was given the brig HMS Weazel. This was the first ship to spot the Franco-Spanish fleet leaving Cadiz, which preceded the Battle of Trafalgar. Parker was promoted to captain after the battle and in 1810, give command of the new HMS Menelaus.
Brock-Perry
From Wikipedia about his early life.
Sir Peter Parker (1785-1814) was the son of Vice Admiral Christopher Parker and Augusta Byron, the daughter of Admiral John Byron. His father was the son of Admiral Sir Peter Parker, 1st Baronet.
He entered the Royal Navy in 1798 and served under his grandfather and his grandfather's friend, Lord Horatio Nelson on the Victory. He rapidly rose through the ranks.
In May 1804, he was promoted to commander and 1805, was given the brig HMS Weazel. This was the first ship to spot the Franco-Spanish fleet leaving Cadiz, which preceded the Battle of Trafalgar. Parker was promoted to captain after the battle and in 1810, give command of the new HMS Menelaus.
Brock-Perry
Monday, March 4, 2013
The "Bloody Assizes" in Niagara
From the Bullet News Niagara.
Parks Canada, Niagara National Historic Sites and Niagara Parks Commission will host an interactive evening of music, drama and humor "The Bloody Assizes" at the Laura Secord Homestead.
The "Bloody Assizes" were a series of trials held at Ancaster, Upper Canada. During the war, some settlers had taken up arms against their neighbors. Many of them later fled to the United States.
Brock-Perry
Parks Canada, Niagara National Historic Sites and Niagara Parks Commission will host an interactive evening of music, drama and humor "The Bloody Assizes" at the Laura Secord Homestead.
The "Bloody Assizes" were a series of trials held at Ancaster, Upper Canada. During the war, some settlers had taken up arms against their neighbors. Many of them later fled to the United States.
Brock-Perry
Saturday, March 2, 2013
Sir Peter Parker, 2nd Baronet (1785-1814)
Since there were so many Baronets in Peter Parker's family, I'll tell what a Baronet is and list them for his branch of the family.
A baronet is an English hereditary title than enables the owner to be referred to as Sir.
There were several Parker Baronet groups, but Peter's was called the Parker Baronets of Bassingbourn and given by the crown in 1783.
The five Peter Parker baronets:
Sir Peter Parker, 1st Baronet (1721-1811)*
Sir Peter Parker, 2nd Baronet (1785-1814)*
Sir Peter Parker, 3rd Baronet (1804-1835)
Sir Edmund George Parker, 4th Baronet (1788-1835)
Sir Charles Christopher Parker, 5th Baronet (1792-1864)*
* Wrote about in last two days.
Brock-Perry
A baronet is an English hereditary title than enables the owner to be referred to as Sir.
There were several Parker Baronet groups, but Peter's was called the Parker Baronets of Bassingbourn and given by the crown in 1783.
The five Peter Parker baronets:
Sir Peter Parker, 1st Baronet (1721-1811)*
Sir Peter Parker, 2nd Baronet (1785-1814)*
Sir Peter Parker, 3rd Baronet (1804-1835)
Sir Edmund George Parker, 4th Baronet (1788-1835)
Sir Charles Christopher Parker, 5th Baronet (1792-1864)*
* Wrote about in last two days.
Brock-Perry
Back to Peter Parker's Family-- Part 3: Sir Charles Parker, His Brother
From Wikipedia.
Yesterday, I wrote about Peter Parker's two grandfathers, both admirals. Today, it is about his brother who also would become a British admiral. I'm sure Peter Parker would have risen to that rank had he not been killed in 1814 at the Battle of Caulk's Field.
SIR CHARLES PARKER, 5TH BARONET (1792-1869)
Was the brother of Peter Parker and son of Christopher Parker and Augusta Byron and grandson of Sir Peter Parker and John Byron.
He entered the British Navy in 1804 (essentially a family business). In June 1805, he was on his brother's ship, the HMS Weazel then served on a series of other ships. In early 1812, he was back on his brother's ship, now the HMS Menelaus. Then, in May of that year, he went on to serve on the HMS Malta until 1815.
The HMS Malta was an 80-gun Third Rate Ship-of-the-Line captured from the French Navy on 1800 that went on the serve Britain for 40 more years.
Sir Charles Parker served most of his career in the Mediterranean and eventually became an admiral himself.
Like I Said, a Family Business. --Bock-Perry
Yesterday, I wrote about Peter Parker's two grandfathers, both admirals. Today, it is about his brother who also would become a British admiral. I'm sure Peter Parker would have risen to that rank had he not been killed in 1814 at the Battle of Caulk's Field.
SIR CHARLES PARKER, 5TH BARONET (1792-1869)
Was the brother of Peter Parker and son of Christopher Parker and Augusta Byron and grandson of Sir Peter Parker and John Byron.
He entered the British Navy in 1804 (essentially a family business). In June 1805, he was on his brother's ship, the HMS Weazel then served on a series of other ships. In early 1812, he was back on his brother's ship, now the HMS Menelaus. Then, in May of that year, he went on to serve on the HMS Malta until 1815.
The HMS Malta was an 80-gun Third Rate Ship-of-the-Line captured from the French Navy on 1800 that went on the serve Britain for 40 more years.
Sir Charles Parker served most of his career in the Mediterranean and eventually became an admiral himself.
Like I Said, a Family Business. --Bock-Perry
Friday, March 1, 2013
Back to Peter Parker: His Family-- Part 2
From Wikipedia.
Peter Parker's, the hero of the HMS Menelaus and died at the the Battle of Slippery Hill in Maryland, mother was the daughter of John Byron (1723-1786), a vice admiral. He was the father of Peter Parker's mother, who married Peter Parker's son, Christopher Parker, also a vice admiral.
Known as "Foul-weather Jack" for his frequent encounters with bad weather at sea.
He fought in the Seven years War (French and Indian War in North America) and during the American Revolution was commander of the British West Indies fleet which unsuccessfully attacked the French fleet under Comte d'Estrang at the Battle of Grenada.
Brock-Perry
Peter Parker's, the hero of the HMS Menelaus and died at the the Battle of Slippery Hill in Maryland, mother was the daughter of John Byron (1723-1786), a vice admiral. He was the father of Peter Parker's mother, who married Peter Parker's son, Christopher Parker, also a vice admiral.
Known as "Foul-weather Jack" for his frequent encounters with bad weather at sea.
He fought in the Seven years War (French and Indian War in North America) and during the American Revolution was commander of the British West Indies fleet which unsuccessfully attacked the French fleet under Comte d'Estrang at the Battle of Grenada.
Brock-Perry
Back to Peter Parker: His Family
From Wikipedia.
Peter Parker's grandfather (father's father) was Sir Peter Parker, 1st baronet, a British Naval admiral (1721-1811) He was probably born in Ireland and made a lieutenant in the Royal Navy in 1743 and captain by 1747. In 1761, he commanded the HMS Buckingham.
During the American Revolution he was sent to South Carolina to aide the loyalists and while commanding the HMS Bristol, June 28, 1776, led the naval attack on what later became Fort Moultrie at Charleston, SC.
Later he was involved in the capture of New York City and Newport, Rhode Island
While commanding the Bristol he acted as patron on friend of Horatio Nelson and was Chief Mouner at Nelson's funeral in 1806.
That's British Navy Royalty. --Brock-Perry
Peter Parker's grandfather (father's father) was Sir Peter Parker, 1st baronet, a British Naval admiral (1721-1811) He was probably born in Ireland and made a lieutenant in the Royal Navy in 1743 and captain by 1747. In 1761, he commanded the HMS Buckingham.
During the American Revolution he was sent to South Carolina to aide the loyalists and while commanding the HMS Bristol, June 28, 1776, led the naval attack on what later became Fort Moultrie at Charleston, SC.
Later he was involved in the capture of New York City and Newport, Rhode Island
While commanding the Bristol he acted as patron on friend of Horatio Nelson and was Chief Mouner at Nelson's funeral in 1806.
That's British Navy Royalty. --Brock-Perry
Timeline for March 1813
MARCH TO DECEMBER-- British naval forces raid the Chesapeake Bay area.
MARCH-- Captain David Porter of the USS Essex rounds Cape Horn and sails into the Pacific to attack the British whaling fleet (an early CSS Alabama).
3rd-- Admiral George Cockburn's British fleet arrives at Lynnhaven Bay.
10th-- First runaway slaves make it to Royal Navy ships in the Chesapeake Bay.
17-18th-- Artillery duel Blackroot, NY versus Fort Erie in Upper Canada.
18th-- Raid of Fort Vallonia, Indiana
19th-- Sir James Lucas Yeo appointed commander of the British Lakes Squadron.
27th-- Oliver Hazard Perry, USN, arrives at Presque Island (Erie, Pa) to assume responsibility for building a Lake Erie fleet.
30th-- Raid at Buffalo Fort, Missouri
30th-- The British blockade is extended to Long island and the Mississippi River.
Brock-Perry
MARCH-- Captain David Porter of the USS Essex rounds Cape Horn and sails into the Pacific to attack the British whaling fleet (an early CSS Alabama).
3rd-- Admiral George Cockburn's British fleet arrives at Lynnhaven Bay.
10th-- First runaway slaves make it to Royal Navy ships in the Chesapeake Bay.
17-18th-- Artillery duel Blackroot, NY versus Fort Erie in Upper Canada.
18th-- Raid of Fort Vallonia, Indiana
19th-- Sir James Lucas Yeo appointed commander of the British Lakes Squadron.
27th-- Oliver Hazard Perry, USN, arrives at Presque Island (Erie, Pa) to assume responsibility for building a Lake Erie fleet.
30th-- Raid at Buffalo Fort, Missouri
30th-- The British blockade is extended to Long island and the Mississippi River.
Brock-Perry
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