Photo #: NH 75734-KN (color) Naval Action on Lake Ontario, 11 September 1813 "A view of the running fight of 3 hours & 40 m. between the U. S. fleet under command of Comdr. Isaac Chauncey, and the British fleet of a superior force commanded by Sir James L. Yeo, on Lake Ontario, the 11th of September 1813". Color-tinted drawing by Masters Mate Peter W. Spicer, who served on board USS Sylph during this action. Ships depicted are listed in Photo # NH 75734-KN -- complete caption. The fleets are in two parallel lines, with the American fleet above. Courtesy of Mrs. Donald Spicer, President-General of the Daughters of the American Revolution, 1972. U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph. Online Image: 99KB; 740 x 490 pixels Note: Photo # NH 75734 is a black & white view of this artwork. |
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30 August 2002