Naval History and Heritage Command

(SP-246: t. 46; l. 80'6"; b. 14'4"; dr. 4'6"; s. 12 k.; cpl. 11; a. 1 3-pdr., 1 1-pdr., 2 mg.)

Fort Niagara was captured from the British by American forces 28 November 1812.

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The fourth Niagara (S. P. 246), a motor boat, was built by Matthews Boat Co., Port Clinton, Ohio, in 1913, acquired by the Navy on lease from Lawrence D. Buhl, Detroit, Mich., 9 June 1917; and commissioned the same day.

She served as a motor patrol boat in the 9th Naval District until returned to her owner 20 March 1919.