U.S.S. NIAGARA * War of 1812 Relic * Historic Rare Authentic Naval Ship for Sale

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U.S.S. NIAGARA * War of 1812 Relic * Historic Rare Authentic Naval Ship For Sale

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U.S.S. NIAGARA * War of 1812 Relic * Historic Rare Authentic Naval Ship:
$29.99

U.S.S. Niagara

War of 1812

An actual piece of the historic War of 1812 U.S.S. Niagara!

The original U.S.S. Niagara, also known as the U.S.Brig Niagara, was constructed in 1812-13 at Presque Isle, Erie, Pennsylvania.She was built to help protect the American shoreline against a British invasionduring the War of 1812. Black oak logs were used in construction of the keel.Its 110 ft. length accommodated 18 x32 pound cannonades and 2 x12 pound longguns.

Oliver Hazard Perry assumed command of the Lake Eriefleet in 1813. On Sept. 10th the Battle of Lake Erie was underwayagainst the British fleet. After several hours, Perry’s ship, the Lawrence, wasout of commission and Perry lowered his battle flag with the now famous words –“Don’t Give Up The Ship” and boarded the Niagara as his new flagship. Sheopened fire and fought valiantly until the British fleet surrendered.

The War of 1812 ended with the Treaty of Ghent and the Niagara served as a receiving ship until1820 when she was sunk at Presque Isle for preservation. In 1913, thecentennial of the battle, she was raised and reconstructed. Much of theoriginal wood was not used in the rebuilding and was sold as souvenirs at thetime. Eventually, ownership of the Niagara was transferred to the PennsylvaniaHistorical Commission. She now serves proudly as a museum ship and is one ofonly 2 remaining ships from the War of 1812.

This small piece of wood on the front of the displayis from the original U.S.S. Niagara raised in 1913. It was cut from a largerpiece shown as an image on the back of the display.

Now you have an opportunity to own an originalrelic from this historic U.S. Naval vessel!

The actual small wood relic is mounted on a 5x7 inch descriptiveCOA display that can easily be framed. Each piece of wood will vary slightlydepending on how it was cut from the original larger piece, but is roughly ½inch long. The display is protected by a stiff plastic protector. The actualpiece of wood is mounted on the top right side of the front image of theNiagara. The back has a brief history of the ship, showing 2 early images andan image of the original wood piece in my possession. The original wood piecein the image on the back is NOT part of the sale. The wood piece you willreceive is mounted on the front of the display.

Thiswould look great matted and framed and would make a very special gift foranyone interested in U.S. Naval history!

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