Niagara

Year: 1813 AD
Category: Modern
Vessel Type: Warship
Scale: 1/16" = 1 foot
Overall Length: 198 feet

The relief flagship that Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry captained in the battle of Lake Erie, a major naval battle of the war of 1812.

On September 10, 1813, nine small ships including the Niagara, defeated a British squadron of 6 vessels in the battle. A pivotal event in the War of 1812, the victory secured the Northwest Territory and lifted the Nation's morale.

The cannon barrels were cast in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and the ship itself was built near Erie, Pennsylvania.

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Anchors were kept in stored position , broken down , amidships.

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1775 State Route 39
Sugarcreek, Ohio 44681

(330) 852-6096

Holiday Hours:

Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 to 5. We are always closed on Sunday.

We will be closed on Thanksgiving Day but open on the Friday and Saturday afterwards.

We will close Christmas eve at 1 pm and will be closed on the 25th and 26th (Wednesday and Thursday). We will be open the 27th and 28th(The Friday and Saturday after Christmas). Then open again on Monday the 30th. Closing New Years Eve at 1 pm. We will be closing in January for re-carpeting the museum and will post January hours once we know how the carpeting goes!

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