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