Battle of Kingston Harbour
| Battle of Kingston Harbour | |||||||
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| Part of War of 1812 | |||||||
Engagement of the Oneida and Royal George in Kingston harbour. | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Upper Canada | United States | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Cmdr. Hugh Earle Lt-Col. John Vincent | Cmdr. Isaac Chauncey | ||||||
| Units involved | |||||||
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HMS Royal George 1st Frontenac Militia 1st Lennox Militia 1st Addington Militia Royal Newfoundland Fencibles 49th Regiment of Foot 10th Royal Veterans |
USS Oneida USS Pert USS Growler USS Julia USS Conquest USS Hamilton USS Governor Tompkins | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 1,000+ | 500+ | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
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1 killed 8+ wounded |
2 killed 7+ wounded | ||||||
The Battle of Kingston Harbour, was a naval battle of the War of 1812 fought on November 10th, 1812 between American and British naval forces in Kingston harbour, as well as Canadian militia from Kingston.
It was the only time the British stronghold at Kingston was attacked during the war, and the only time that shots were ever fired from Fort Henry.