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Story September 26, 1814

Portland Gazette, And Maine Advertiser

Portland, Cumberland County, Maine

What is this article about?

Account of British and American fleet forces and casualties in a naval battle on Lake Champlain, received from Commodore McDonough, detailing ships, guns, men, killed, and wounded, with American victory.

Merged-components note: The tables provide detailed accounts of British and American fleet losses that are directly referenced and integral to the Burlington story on the naval engagement.

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GunsMenKilledWounded
Large Ship393003060
Brig.161202030
Growler1140610
Bagle1140810
11 Gunboats165502 probably sunk.
Total93105084110


BURLINGTON, SEPT 16.

The following account of the force and loss, on board the British and American Fleets, was received by a gentleman in this place, directly from Com McDonough, and put on paper on the spot and may be relied on as correct, so far as his indefatigable attention to the wounded and the burial of the dead, and the fidelity of the British officers have enabled him to ascertain the facts.

BRITISH.

Several of the gunboats sunk; but the hulking of the large vessels required the assistance of the men in our galleys, so that not being able to take possession of them, they were able to save themselves by flight.

AMERICAN

The British officers killed were Com. Downie and 2 Lieutenants, &c. The American officers killed were Lieuts. Gamble and Brumfbury, the latter of whom was knocked overboard, and not found and Sailing Master Carter.

The British officers taken are Capt. Pring. and 6 or 8 Lieutenants. The wounded have been paroled and sent by a flag vessel, to the Isle aux Noix. The British large Ship in a fine vessel of her class having two gun decks in her bow and stern and mounting among her guns, 28 long 24 pounders a battery which few frigates of the British navy carry. This account and remark was from a British officer, who was taken.

GunsMenKilledWounded
Saratoga, ship262102620
Eagle, brig201201327
Ticonderoga, sch1711066
Preble, sloop73011
10 Gun Boats1135033
Total818204957

What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Engagement Military Action Historical Event

What themes does it cover?

Triumph Bravery Heroism Catastrophe

What keywords are associated?

Naval Battle British Fleet American Fleet Casualties Officers Killed Lake Champlain

What entities or persons were involved?

Com Mcdonough Com. Downie Lieut. Gamble Lieut. Brumfbury Sailing Master Carter Capt. Pring

Where did it happen?

Lake Champlain

Story Details

Key Persons

Com Mcdonough Com. Downie Lieut. Gamble Lieut. Brumfbury Sailing Master Carter Capt. Pring

Location

Lake Champlain

Event Date

Sept 16

Story Details

Detailed account of British and American fleet compositions, casualties, and officers killed or captured in a naval battle, with Americans victorious as British vessels hulked and fled.

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