Niagara (1813)
| Material | Propulsion | Country | Year Launched |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood | Sail, Wind | United States | 1813 |
| Length (feet) | Displacement (tons) |
|---|---|
| 110 | 493 |
Brig. Captained by Jesse D. Eliott in Battle of Lake Erie, until commandeered by Oliver Hazard Perry, on which he went on to victory. From it, communicated the message; "We have met the enemy and they are ours." Sister ship of the Lawrence
Sources
Robert A. McCaughey http://www.flagshipniagara.org/us-brig-niagara/flagship-niagara-about/Compiler
Peter Richards