In the battle of Lake Erie he was twice wounded and had to be carried below.

His first lieutenant was mortally hurt and in the critical moments the ship was left in charge of the second lieutenant.

In this gallant manner did Perry and Barclay, both heirs of the bulldog Anglo-Saxon strain, wage their bloody duel without faltering and thus did the British sailor keep his honor bright in defeat.
The little American schooners played a part in smashing the enemy.

The _Ariel_ and _Scorpion_ held their positions in the van and their long guns helped deal the finishing blows to the _Detroit_, while the others came up when the breeze grew stronger and engaged their several opponents.

The _Caledonia_ was effective in putting the _Queen Charlotte_ out of action.