Linnet : the history and archaeology of a brig from the War of 1812 /
11, 1814. This thesis examines the deterioration of the
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| Format: | Thesis eBook |
| Language: | English |
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| Online Access: | Link to OAKTrust copy |
| 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 |
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| 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. |