the southern tip of Squaw Island after the wind had died and the vessel became unmanageable, while under fire from British artillery. The British sent a force to retake the ship, but Elliott's crew beat off the attack. In order to prevent the brig's recapture, Elliott ordered the ship burned. See also Bibliography of 18th–19th century Royal Naval history List of ships captured in the 19th century Notes Citations References Brigs of the Royal Navy War of 1812 ships of the United Kingdom Adams 1799 ships Ships built in Detroit Captured ships Ships named for Founding Fathers of the United States Provincial Marine