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Capture of the “Tigress” and “Scorpion”
 
By Gilbert Collins, circa June 1, 2017
Capture of the "Tigress" and "Scorpion" Marker
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1 ► Ontario, Algoma District, Thessalon — Capture of the "Tigress" and "Scorpion" —
Some 25 miles southwest of here lies the Detour Passage between Drummond Island and Michigan's upper peninsula. In August, 1814, it was occupied by the armed U.S. schooners "Tigress" and "Scorpion", whose intention it was to prevent supplies . . . — — Map (db m86040) HM
2 ► Ontario, Simcoe County, Penetanguishene — “Tigress” — “Scorpion” —
[English]  In September, 1814, seamen of the Royal Navy under Lieutenant Miller Worsley, after a memorable voyage in an open boat from Nottawasaga Bay to Mackinac, aided by soldiers of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment . . . — — Map (db m260001) HM
 
 
  
  
  
 
 
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Oct. 8, 2026