U.S. Brig Niagara - A 200 Year Story - Erie, PA
N 42° 08.307 W 080° 05.484
17T E 575085 N 4665547
A sign describing the history of the U.S. Brig Niagara in Erie, PA
Waymark Code: WM16Z5W
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 11/04/2022
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This sign is located at Dobbins Landing, also known as the Public Dock, at the foot of State Street, in Erie, Pennsylvania. The sign describes the history of the U.S. Brig Niagara, which was used by Oliver Hazard Perry during the War of 1812 to defeat British fleet in the Battle of Lake Erie. The sign includes an ilustration of the brig, with descriptions of its construction and sails, an image of Oliver Hazard Perry, and a timeline of the history of the Niagara. The sign is along the Great Lakes Seaway Trail and was placed by Seaway Trail, Inc.
The two main portions of text on the sign include:
Saving the Day
During the famous naval Battle of Lake Erie, Perry's ship Lawrence led the charge into the British fleet that controlled the lake. After Lawrence was disabled by enemy fire, Perry and four men of his crew rowed through a hail of cannon and musket fire to Niagara. Niagara, along with several other American ships, regrouped, engaged the British ships, and forced them to surrender. The decisive win was a key turning point in the war.
Oliver Hazard Perry
Perry supervised the building of the American fleet in Erie Harbor and commanded the fleet during the Battle of Lake Erie. His famous words; "We have met the enemy and they are ours..." were written in a dispatch to General William Henry Harrison on the outcome of the battle.
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Sponsor(s): Seaway Trail, Inc.
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