Capture of the Tigress and Scorpion Plaque

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 was to prevent
supplies reaching the British garrison at Michilimackinac.
On September 1 a British force of seamen, soldiers and
Indians under Lieuts. Miller Worsley, R.N., and Andrew
Bulger left Michilimackinac in small boats to attack the
enemy. The "Tigress" was boarded on September 3 under
cover of darkness. Two days later the "Scorpion" came to
anchor nearby and, unaware of her sister ship's capture,
allowed her to come alongside. Taken by surprise, the
"Scorpion" was captured after a sharp fight.

Archaeological and Historic Sites Board of Ontario