Lawrence, , and . Meanwhile, Trippe — stationed near the rear of the American force — fought a long range duel with and , battering Lady Prevost severely. The Britisher's captain and her first lieutenant received serious wounds, and she herself, reduced to an unmanageable wreck, fell off to leeward. Perry's flagship suffered similar damage, but he moved his flag to Niagara and ordered his ships forward, through the enemy line. Trippe charged ahead, firing furiously. The British resisted the American onslaught heroically, but—one by one—they struck their colors. When and Little Belt attempted to flee, Trippe and overhauled them and herded them back to their defeated fleet. The Battle of Lake Erie, Trippe'''s only action in the War of 1812, assured American control of Lake Erie and enabled American troops led by General William Henry Harrison to win a decisive victory in the Battle of the Thames. Throughout the remainder of her career, Trippe carried supplies to support General Harrison's land operations. In October, the British attacked Buffalo at the east end of the lake and forced the Americans to evacuate the city. They found Trippe'' aground near Buffalo Creek and set fire to her. She and her cargo of supplies burned completely. References Url Url Trippe War of 1812 ships of the United States Ships built in New York (state) 1812 ships