After three hours of murderous gunfire, Perry was forced to abandon his flagship, the Lawrence. In a daring move, he was rowed a half mile to the Niagara, from which he continued the attack. This decisive victory at the Battle of Lake Erie ensured American control of the Great Lakes during the War of 1812. Reconstruction of the brig Niagara was completed in 1990. Operated by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, she is the centerpiece of a new maritime museum in Erie, PA and serves as the Commonwealth s goodwill ambassador. Kit Includes: Authentic plank-on-bulkhead construction Laser cut basswood structural parts True-to-scale Britannia metal, brass and hardwood fittings Eighteen carronades and two long guns Four diameters of rigging line Six sheets of detailed plans and 40 page step-by-step instruction manual Box open, all parts included and in new condition.