Maritime History of the Great Lakes

A View of Fort George, Navy Hall and New Niagara, taken from the Un. States Fort of Old Niagara Apl. 20th 1804

Description
Creator
Walsh, Edward, Artist
Media Type
Image
Item Type
Watercolors
Description
Occupied by U.S. troops from May to December 1813, Fort George (left) was abandoned and burned on December 10. Unfortunately, so too was the village of Niagara (right) putting its inhabitants out in the winter cold. Fort Niagara (right foreground) was assaulted and captured by British troops nine days later.
Date of Publication
20 Apr 1804
Subject(s)
Forts & fortifications
Rivers
Provincial Marine
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
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A View of Fort George, Navy Hall and New Niagara, taken from the Un. States Fort of Old Niagara Apl. 20th 1804


Occupied by U.S. troops from May to December 1813, Fort George (left) was abandoned and burned on December 10. Unfortunately, so too was the village of Niagara (right) putting its inhabitants out in the winter cold. Fort Niagara (right foreground) was assaulted and captured by British troops nine days later.