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Flagship Niagara

By: Sarissa Precision

Type: Miniatures Pack

Product Line: Ships (20mm)

MSRP old price: $79.95


Product Info

Title
Flagship Niagara
Publisher
Product Line
Publish Year
2024
Dimensions
8.5x11.25x.25"
NKG Part #
2148167426
MFG. Part #
SSPV104
Type
Miniatures Pack

Description

Head across Lake Erie on the U.S. Brig Niagara, raise your battle flag and prepare for close action!

Built as a Snow (a square-rigged vessel with two masts, complemented by a snow- or trysail mast stepped immediately behind the main mast) US Brig Niagara was built in 1813 to protect the vulnerable American coastline on Lake Erie from the British.

Niagara became the Flagship of Oliver Hazard Perry during the Battle of Lake Erie when he transferred his flag from the near out-of-action Lawrence. Having taken command of Niagara he manoeuvred to cross the T of the British line, firing broadsides into three British ships and eventually forcing two and consequently the British fleet, to surrender.