An eerie Lake Erie
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An eerie Lake Erie
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Lake Erie
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The lake is 9,940 square miles with a length of 241 miles
It has an average depth of 62 feet deep Lake Erie also has a shoreline of 2,726 miles
The back round of Lake Erie
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It took place on September 10, 1813 Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry is the
Americans leader in the battle His mission is to gain navel superiority on
the lake.
The Battle of Lake Erie
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The battle was fought during the war of 1812
The Americans had nine small ships. The two main ships were the Niagara and the Lawrence.
While the British had six vessels that were from there royal navy.
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The Lawrence led the fight and fought until it was disabled with most of the crew killed or wounded.
The ship was caring Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry who was transferred by boat to the unharmed Niagara when the Lawrence was disabled.
The Lawrence