Sackets Harbor 1812 Walk

	EVENT DATES: 4/1/12 - 11/30/12 AVA SANCTION NUMBER: 90514 - 2012/Y0207 START LOCATION: Ontario Place Hotel 103 General Smith Dr. Sackets Harbor, NY 13685 Ask for the Great Lakes Seaway Trail Walk Box at the front desk to sign in and pick up the walk directions. DISTANCES: 5K and 10K 1812 HISTORY: *U.S. Naval Headquarters on the Great Lakes* Following the outbreak of war in June 1812, Sackets Harbor became the center of American naval and military activity for the upper St. Lawrence Valley and Lake Ontario. By the spring of 1813, approximately 5,200 troops were stationed here and the village became the U.S. Naval Headquarters on the Great Lakes. 3,000 highly skilled men worked at the Navy Point shipyard and rapidly built 11 warships. Notable among these ships was the Frigate Superior, the largest U.S. Navy warship in service during the War of 1812. The Superior effectively swung the balance of control of Lake Ontario from the British to the Americans. *First Battle of Sackets Harbor* Given the importance of Sackets Harbor to U.S. Naval operations, the British first tried attacking the village on July 19, 1812. British ships exchanged fire with the USS Oneida and a 32-pound cannon onshore (notably there was no shot in town larger than 24-pound balls, which were wrapped in pieces of carpet and used in the 32-pounder). The British flagship Royal George suffered severe damage and the British fleet retreated to Kingston. *Second Battle of Sackets Harbor* As Commodore Chauncey’s squadron was spotted off Fort George in the western end of Lake Ontario, the British saw an opportunity to capture Sackets Harbor and deliver a decisive blow that would ensure British supremacy on the lake. On May 29, 1813, British troops landed on Horse Island, south of town. They succeeded in pushing the American troops back, yet the British warships were largely unsuccessful in their efforts. With their ships ineffective, and American militia attacking, the British gave the order to retreat. TRAIL: Trail Rating 2B STROLLERS: Easy WHEELCHAIRS: Medium PETS: Yes RESTROOMS: Yes SPECIAL CLASSIFICATIONS: Bakeries Family Owned, Classic Movie Theaters Cinemas, Forts of the United States, Historic Churches, Main Street, Walking America's Trails START TIMES: Daily, dawn to dusk AWARDS/WALK FEES: “A” Award (Pin) & IVV Credit: $7.00 Pin Only (No Credit): $5.00 IVV Credit Only: $3.00 Free Walker (No Credit, No Pin) CONTACT: Daryl Giles - 315-646-1000 x 200 daryl@seawaytrail.com SPONSOR: Great Lakes Seaway Trail Volkssport Association (AVA 0960) The American Volkssport Association sanctions this event and the event counts toward IVV Achievement Awards. You may participate for distance credit without limit. DISCLAIMER: The sponsor and town cannot be liable for accidents, thefts, or material damage. Every effort will be made by the sponsors to make this a safe, enjoyable, and memorable event. START LOCATION MAP: Parking along W. Main St., and Public Parking lot on W. Main St. across from the Anchor Restaurant.

Great Lakes Seaway Trail Volkssport Association

EVENT DATES: 4/1/12 - 11/30/12

AVA SANCTION NUMBER: 90514 - 2012/Y0207

START LOCATION:
Ontario Place Hotel
103 General Smith Dr.
Sackets Harbor, NY 13685
Ask for the Great Lakes Seaway Trail Walk Box at the front desk to sign in and pick up the walk directions.

DISTANCES: 5K and 10K

1812 HISTORY:
U.S. Naval Headquarters on the Great Lakes
Following the outbreak of war in June 1812, Sackets Harbor became the center of American naval and military activity for the upper St. Lawrence Valley and Lake Ontario. By the spring of 1813, approximately 5,200 troops were stationed here and the village became the U.S. Naval Headquarters on the Great Lakes. 3,000 highly skilled men worked at the Navy Point shipyard and rapidly built 11 warships. Notable among these ships was the Frigate Superior, the largest U.S. Navy warship in service during the War of 1812. The Superior effectively swung the balance of control of Lake Ontario from the British to the Americans.
First Battle of Sackets Harbor
Given the importance of Sackets Harbor to U.S. Naval operations, the British first tried attacking the village on July 19, 1812. British ships exchanged fire with the USS Oneida and a 32-pound cannon onshore (notably there was no shot in town larger than 24-pound balls, which were wrapped in pieces of carpet and used in the 32-pounder). The British flagship Royal George suffered severe damage and the British fleet retreated to Kingston.
Second Battle of Sackets Harbor
As Commodore Chauncey’s squadron was spotted off Fort George in the western end of Lake Ontario, the British saw an opportunity to capture Sackets Harbor and deliver a decisive blow that would ensure British supremacy on the lake. On May 29, 1813, British troops landed on Horse Island, south of town. They succeeded in pushing the American troops back, yet the British warships were largely unsuccessful in their efforts. With their ships ineffective, and American militia attacking, the British gave the order to retreat.

TRAIL: Trail Rating 2B

STROLLERS: Easy

WHEELCHAIRS: Medium

PETS: Yes

RESTROOMS: Yes

SPECIAL CLASSIFICATIONS: Bakeries Family Owned, Classic Movie Theaters Cinemas, Forts of the United States, Historic Churches, Main Street, Walking America's Trails

START TIMES: Daily, dawn to dusk
Pin
AWARDS/WALK FEES:
“A” Award (Pin) & IVV Credit: $7.00
Pin Only (No Credit): $5.00
IVV Credit Only: $3.00
Free Walker (No Credit, No Pin)

CONTACT:
Daryl Giles - 315-646-1000 x 200
daryl@seawaytrail.com

SPONSOR: Great Lakes Seaway Trail Volkssport Association (AVA 0960)
The American Volkssport Association sanctions this event and the event counts toward IVV Achievement Awards. You may participate for distance credit without limit.

DISCLAIMER: The sponsor and town cannot be liable for accidents, thefts, or material damage. Every effort will be made by the sponsors to make this a safe, enjoyable, and memorable event.

START LOCATION MAP:

Parking along W. Main St., and Public Parking lot on W. Main St. across from the Anchor Restaurant.