USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Oliver Hazard Perry, (born August 23, 1785, South Kingston, Rhode Island, U.S.-died August 23, 1819, at sea), U.S. naval officer who became a national hero when he defeated a British squadron in the Battle of Lake Erie in the War of 1812.

Detailed explanation-2: -On September 10, 1813, American Naval forces under the command of Oliver H. Perry attacked Robert H. Barclay’s British fleet in Lake Erie. In the resulting action, Perry’s forces gained a victory and claimed supremacy over the lake, causing the British to evacuate Fort Detroit.

Detailed explanation-3: -Perry helped the US end the War of 1812 by beating the Royal Navy in the Battle of Lake Erie. During this battle, Perry’s quick-thinking helped him to lead the United States to one of its first and greatest naval victories. This park memorializes his leadership and bravery under pressure.

Detailed explanation-4: -At 11:45 am, the action started when Barclay in the Detroit opened with long guns. Perry in the Lawrence, supported by two schooners, attacked the Detroit and soon thereafter, attacked the Queen Charlotte. The American brigs’ heavy and long gunnery wreaked havoc on the British vessels.

Detailed explanation-5: -On Sept. 10, 1813, Master Commandant Oliver Hazard Perry’s fleet of nine ships engaged six British warships under Capt. Robert Heriot Barclay in Lake Erie.