War of 1812 Time Line: April 1813-- Part 2

From www.historicplaces.ca.

APRIL--  Construction began to strengthen Coteau-du-Lac in Lower Canada.  This was an important link between Upper and Lower Canada.

APRIL 3RD--  Engagement on the Rappahannock River, Virgina.  Boats from Royal Navy capture four American vessels.

APRIL 6TH--  Royal Navy vessels bombard Lewes, Delaware.

APRIL 15TH--  Spanish Fort Charlotte in western Florida captured by American troops.

APRIL 27TH--  Battle of York, Upper Canada (Toronto).  American Brigadier General Zebulon Pike attacks the town.  British Major General Sir Robert Hale Sheaffe ordered the sloop Sir Isaac Brock burned and the powder magazine at Fort York blown up.

The magazine explosion caused several hundred American casualties.  General Pike was fatally wounded in it as well. 

Sheaffe took his regulars to Kingston and left the Canadian militia to defend York.  Americans occupied the town and destroyed private and public property.

More to Come.  --Brock-Perry