The Maritime Museum has further developed our history page to include the expanded museum exhibit on USS Wolverine, the first Iron hulled vessel built by the US Navy, which made her homeport here for almost 80 years.  Also featured is information on other vessels named Niagara, Erie, and Pennsylvania, as well as more recent Maritime Heritage, including the Great Lakes Fishing and recreational industries along Pennsylvania’s North Coast.

Specifications  Find out about the physical characteristics and materials used in the US Brig Niagara.

Fighting Sail Deck  Devoted to what it was like aboard a wooden warship.

This Month in Erie History - a listing of historic events.

Muster role of the American fleet   for the Battle of Lake Erie-a compiled listing.

Ben Fleming: African American Veteran   a historical account of this African American veteran's treatment after his service in the Battle of Lake Erie.

African Americans in the Battle of Lake Erie  Learn about the integral role of African American sailors in the Battle.

First Person Interpretations Read "first-person" accounts of the Battle of Lake Erie and Erie's Maritime history.

The Battle of Lake Erie. On September 10, 1813 the American fleet engaged the British in the waters of Lake Erie near Put-In-Bay, Ohio. This battle was decisive in the defense of the Northwest Territory in the War of 1812.

Oliver Hazard Perry in the battle of Lake Erie, at the age of twenty seven, took over command of the Brig Niagara and won the battle of Lake Erie.

Interesting Facts about the life and times of Commodore Perry and the history of the Niagara.

In 1913 the sunken remains of Niagara were raised from her grave at the bottom of Misery Bay. Using some of the original structure, Niagara was reconstructed and was towed by the Wolverine to Put-In-Bay for the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Lake Erie.

Ships Log William Taylor's account of the Battle of Lake Erie.

Perry Luck Learn more about Perry's many narrow escapes.

Important Dates   Learn more about the important events in the 1812 conflict.

The War for Empire - the period 2003-2010 is the 250th anniversary of the French & Indian War, also known as the War for Empire during which Fort Presque Isle was built.

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