Chapter VI

1813 ON THE LAKES

ONTARIO--Comparison of the rival squadrons--Chauncy's superior in strength--Chauncy takes York and Fort George--Yeo is repulsed at Sackett's Harbor, but keeps command of the lake--_The Lady of the Lake_ captures _Lady Murray_--_Hamilton_ and _Scourge_ founder in a squall--Yeo's partial victory off Niagara--Indecisive action off the Genesee--Chauncy's partial victory off Burlington, which gives him the command of the lake--Yeo and Chauncy compared--Reasons for American success.--ERIE--Perry's success in creating a fleet--His victory--"Glory" of it overestimated--Cause of his success--CHAMPLAIN--The _Growler_ and _Eagle_ captured by gun-boats--Summary of year's campaign