The War, August 24, 1813
Item
Title
The War, August 24, 1813
Description
An image of the newspaper "The War", August 24, 1813. Contains an account of a naval engagement on Lake Ontario, during which
two American ships (Scourge and Hamilton) were sunk during a storm off the Niagara coast.
Two other American ships (Julia and Growler) were captured by the British. The account is
dated at Sacket’s Harbor, August 13, 1813.
two American ships (Scourge and Hamilton) were sunk during a storm off the Niagara coast.
Two other American ships (Julia and Growler) were captured by the British. The account is
dated at Sacket’s Harbor, August 13, 1813.
Date
August 24, 1813
Subject
Canada--History--War of 1812
United States--History--War of 1812
United States--History--War of 1812
Source
War of 1812 newspaper collection, RG 638, Archives and Special Collections, Brock University
