Related person Oliver Hazard Perry 1785 - 1819

Section of oak plank from U.S.S. Niagara

ca. 1813 or 1913

Place madeUnited States, North America

Wood, metal

Overall: 1 3/4 x 22 1/4 x 9 in. ( 4.4 x 56.5 x 22.9 cm )

Gift of Richard C. McKay

1933.249g

According to the accession records, this plank was given to the donor by his friend, Captain William L. Morrison of Erie Pennsylvania, who was in charge of the raising of the Niagara from the bottom of Lake Erie and reconstructing her in 1913 for the Perry Centennial celebration. A letter with the accession record, however, states that the object is a reproduction.

Markingsengraved: on plaque: "7"

ClassificationsSOUVENIRS

DescriptionSection of oak plank pierced with two wooden pegs; metal hooks and wire in back for mounting on wall; plaque with "7" inscribed affixed to front.

Object NameSection of oak plank from U.S.S. Niagara