Ships Defending New Orleans

I have been writing about the sinking of the USS Louisiana in the August 1812 hurricane.

Other ships at New Orleans in what was termed the Upper Mississippi Brigade (for some reason, thought that was an army term) were six of President Jefferson's gunboats (I'll have to do some research on these, never heard of them before).

Present were
:
 #5, launched in 1805 and carrying five cannons
#23 launched 1808 carrying five cannons
#65
#152
#162
#163
All the gunboats were captured Dec. 14, 1814, except #65.

Also present:

USS Alligator
USS Tickler, burned Dec. 13, 1864, to prevent capture
Etna
Bulldog
Eagle
Tchefonta

So, there was more to the Battle of New Orleans than just one day and there was naval action as well. 

Something Johnny Horton Didn't Sing About.  --Brock-Perry