ship record
United States Navy · Lake Erie
USS Lawrence
Brig and Perry’s initial flagship
Lawrence absorbed devastating fire at Lake Erie before Perry transferred his flag and continued the battle from Niagara.
Why this record matters
Its damage and Perry’s transfer show victory as endurance, fleet design, and squadron action, not a single invulnerable ship.
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Evidence behind this record
- Battle of Lake ErieNational Park Service · battle study
Perry's victory and its operational consequences.