Event record · naval
Lake Erie · Great Lakes
Battle of Lake Erie
10 September 1813
Perry's squadron captures its British opponent, forcing the evacuation of Detroit.
Participants
- Oliver Hazard Perry's squadron
- Robert Barclay's squadron
- lake sailors
Outcome
Every vessel in the British squadron was captured.
Why it matters
Control of the lake forced the British evacuation of Detroit and reshaped the inland campaign.
Location evidence
41.730, -83.000 · regional precision
Coordinates locate the named site, city, or broad region; they do not reconstruct unit movements.
Where it sits in the story
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Evidence behind this event
- Battle of Lake ErieNational Park Service · battle study
Perry's victory and its operational consequences.