Linnet : the history and archaeology of a brig from the War of 1812 /

11, 1814. This thesis examines the deterioration of the

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Washburn, Erika Lea
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1998.
Subjects:
Online Access:Link to OAKTrust copy
Description
Summary:11, 1814. This thesis examines the deterioration of the
a clear picture of the setting in which Linnet was created.
a significant impact on the 1995 archaeological excavation.
and the 1949 salvage attempt on the hull of Linnet, which had
British North America and Lower (or eastern) Canada are
by the struggle over political and economic power, short-
construction of Linnet, signaling the beginning of a
control of the lake would end at Plattsburgh Bay on September
critical in the struggle for naval superiority on the lake.
data recovered. Hull measurements, construction details, a
examination of the naval establishment at Isle aux Noix,
figures in the Royal Navy are introduced, followed by an
hypothetical lines sketch and the small finds are included.
in broad terms, to provide a background for the conflict and
In the summer of 1995, the hull of the War of 1812 brig
initially discussed, followed by greater focus on British
investigation of Linnet. The War of 1812 was characterized
lake's naval fleet, its abandonment by the U.S. Navy in 1825
Linnet became property of the U.S. Navy and was placed in
Linnet was excavated from the banks of the Poultney River
naval activity within the Lake Champlain theater. Key
near Whitehall, New York. Linnet is the only known existing
on the lake, the Battle of Plattsburgh Bay. The British lost
ordinary with the rest of the squadron in the Poultney River.
Royal Navy hull from the British squadron on Lake Champlain.
shipbuilding race on Lake Champlain. The struggle for
sightedness and miscommunication. These factors are examined
The excavation is discussed including the methodology and
the War of 1812, participating in the final naval engagement
These individuals and their efforts led to orders for
this battle at a crucial point in the war. Afterwards,
This brig played an active, albeit relatively short, role in
This thesis is a report of the archaeological and historical
where Linnet was built. Certain people and policies became
Item Description:"Major subject: Anthropology".
Vita.
Physical Description:x, 193 leaves : illustrations, maps ; 28 cm.
Also available online.
Issued also on microfiche from Lange Micrographics.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references: pages 107-110.