Historical Marker

Flagship Niagara

Erie Maritime Museum at Niagara Plaza, along fence at rear, 150 E Front St., Erie · Erie · Erie

Pennsylvania marker

Inscription

This restored vessel was used by Capt. Oliver Hazard Perry as his flagship in the Battle of Lake Erie, Sept. 10, 1813 after the Lawrence was disabled. From the Niagara's deck Perry sent the message, "We have met the enemy and they are ours."

Location

AddressErie Maritime Museum at Niagara Plaza, along fence at rear, 150 E Front St., Erie
CityErie
CountyErie
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates42.136890, -80.087040

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