What was the name of Perry's ship in the Battle of Lake Erie?
USS Constitution
USS Lawrence
USS Chesapeake
USS Niagara
Answer
USS Lawrence was the flagship of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry during the Battle of Lake Erie on September 10, 1813. Perry's squadron of nine ships engaged the British squadron of six ships in a fierce battle. Despite being outgunned, Perry's ships emerged victorious, capturing or sinking all of the British vessels.
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