Capture of HMS Caledonia and HMS Detroit

Capture of HMS Caledonia and HMS Detroit
Part of War of 1812
DateOctober 9, 1812
Location
Fort Erie, Ontario
Result American victory
Belligerents
 United Kingdom  United States
Commanders and leaders
Frédérick Rolette (POW) Jesse D. Elliott
Strength
66
2 brigs		 100
Casualties and losses
2 killed
5 wounded
64 captured
1 brig captured
1 brig destroyed		 6 killed
9 wounded

The capture of HMS Caledonia and HMS Detroit was an action which took place during the War of 1812. On October 9, 1812, 100 American sailors and soldiers crossed the Niagara River to capture two British vessels anchored near Fort Erie. The Americans stormed the decks and successfully captured the ships and their cargo.

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