HMS Caledonia (1807)
 Model of HMS Caledonia, Sault Ste. Marie Museum
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| History | |
|---|---|
 United Kingdom | |
| Name | HMS Caledonia |
| Namesake | Caledonia, Latin name for Scotland |
| Builder | Amherstburg Royal Naval Dockyard |
| Launched | 1807 |
| Fate | Captured, 9 October 1812 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Brig |
| Propulsion | Sail |
| Notes | Provincial Marine vessel |
Caledonia was a
Malden in Upper Canada for the North West Company, and launched in 1807. During the early part of the War, the vessel was commandeered by the Provincial Marine, and played an important part in the Siege of Fort Mackinac, carrying troops and guns to the island.[1]
On 9 October 1812, Caledonia and
Black Rock, but Detroit was swept away by the current and forced to drop anchor within range of British cannons. After an artillery duel, the cable was cut and Detroit drifted down the river, grounding on Squaw Island (today known as Unity Island
) where she was abandoned, and eventually set on fire and destroyed.
Caledonia was taken into American service as USS Caledonia.[1]
Citations
- ^ a b "The Ships that Battled for Lake Erie: What Happened to Them? Part 2: The United States Navy - Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial (U.S. National Park Service)". www.nps.gov. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
References
- David Lyon & Rif Winfield (2004). The Sail & Steam Navy List: All the Ships of the Royal Navy 1815-1889. London. ISBN 1-86176-032-9.)
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link - Rif Winfield (2005). British Warships in the Age of Sail 1793-1817: Design, Construction, Careers and Fates. London. ISBN 1-86176-246-1.)
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{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link - Robert Malcomson (2001). Warships of the Great Lakes: 1754-1834. Annapolis. ISBN 1-55750-910-7.)
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link - Robert Malcomson (1998). Lords of the Lake. Annapolis. ISBN 1-55750-532-2.)
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