April 5, 2024
historic US BRIG Flagship NIAGARA hull spike Tall Ship Battle of Lake Erie
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This is a SPIKE from the hull of the US BRIG Flagship NIAGARA . Size is approx. 8 1/4" long by 1" wide. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by the Captain of the U.S. Brig Niagara.A truly unique piece routinely removed during regular maintenance of the hull. It probably dates back to the major rebuild dating back to 1988.Condition: Used, rusty, much patina. Everything you want in a spike! See Photos.Don't miss your chance to support the Flagship Niagara and own a unique piece of history at the same time.Brief History of the Battle of Lake Erie: In the first unqualified defeat of a British naval squadron in history, U.S. Captain Oliver Hazard Perry leads a fleet of nine American ships to victory over a squadron of six British warships at the Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812. The battle was closely contested for hours, and Perry's flagship Lawrence was reduced to a defenseless wreck. He then transferred to Niagara and sailed directly into the British line, firing broadsides and forcing the British to surrender. After the battle, Perry sent a famous dispatch to U.S. General William Henry Harrison that read, "We have met the enemy, and they are ours." The Battle of Lake Erie forced the British to abandon Detroit, ensuring U.S. control over Lake Erie and the territorial northwest. Later, Niagara was sunk for preservation
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