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Battle of Lake Erie re-enactment honors bicentennial in Put-in-Bay
Thousands gather off South Bass Island as tall ships depart Put-in-Bay to commemorate the War of 1812 Battle of Lake Erie. Spectators watch boats drift offshore while festivalgoers recall Commodore Perry and the battle flag moment aboard the Niagara.
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Lake Erie
Baltimore
South Bass Island
Ohio
U.S. Navy
James Laverance
Chesapeake
Oliver Hazard Perry
Put-In-Bay