Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial

The Battle of Lake Erie

September 10, 1813

American.........................................British

O.H. Perry............Commander............R.H. Barclay

9...............Vessels...............6

54...............Guns...............63

1. The battle begins near this spot at 11:45 A.M. The British open fire when the fleets are approximately one mile apart.

2. Perry's flagship, the Lawrence, is disabled after suffering 80% casualties ...