Battle

First Battle of Sacket's Harbor

19 Jul 1812 · 43.95° N, 76.12° W

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When
19 Jul 1812
Kind
Battle
Coordinates
43.95° N, 76.12° W
Description
naval battle fought on July 19, 1812

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First Battle of Sacket's Harbor

Battle between the British and Americans

The First Battle of Sacket's Harbor was fought on July 19, 1812, between the United States and the British Empire; it was the first engagement of the war between these forces. It resulted in American forces repelling the attack on the village and its important shipbuilding yard, where 12 warships were built for this war.

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