Capture of HMS Caledonia and HMS Detroit

Capture of HMS Caledonia and HMS Detroit
Part of War of 1812
DateOctober 9, 1812
Location
Fort Erie, Ontario
Result American Victory
Belligerents
 United States
Commanders and leaders
Frédérick Rolette Lieutenant Jesse D. Elliott
Strength
66 100
Casualties and losses
2 killed
5 wounded
64 captured
1 brig captured
1 brig destroyed
2 killed
13 wounded (4 mortally)

The capture of HMS Caledonia and HMS Detroit was an action which took place in the Anglo-US portion of the War of 1812.

On October 9, 1812, 100 American sailors and soldiers crossed the Niagara River to capture two British vessels anchored near Fort Erie. The Americans stormed the decks and successfully captured the ships and their cargo.