Ep. 260 - The Battle of Lake Erie

When the War of 1812 began, the British quickly and easily seized control of Lake Erie - a prized possession since it was the northern border of Ohio, some of the coveted land being fought over. The Americans responded by setting up a shipyard in Erie, Pennsylvania, intending to build a Navy fleet from scratch and wrench control from the British. On Sept. 10, 1813, the American Navy, under Commodore Oliver Perry, faced off against the Royal Navy to decide who would control the lake. www.ohiomysteries.com [email protected] www.patreon.com/ohiomysteries www.twitter.com/mysteriesohio www.facebook.com/ohiomysteries Additional music: New Horizon - Aderin; Audionautix- The Great Unknown; The Great Phospher- Daniel Birch Related episodes: Tecumseh The War of 1812 boat yard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices