Military history of Canada Washington, DC, in September at the Battle of Bladensburg, the British troops burned down the White House and other government buildings, only to be repulsed as they moved north for the Battle of Baltimore, while the forces attacking during the Battle of New Orleans were routed after suffering severe casualties. During the War of 1812, Nova Scotia’s contribution to the war effort was made by communities either purchasing or building various privateer ships to lay siege to American vessels. Three members of the community of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia purchased a privateer schooner and named it "Lunenburg" on August 8, 1814.
USS Growler (1812 schooner) USS Growler (1812 schooner) USS "Growler" (1812) was a 53-ton wooden schooner of 5 guns, which served in the War of 1812, changing hands three times. "Growler" was purchased as "Experiment" on Lake Ontario during 1812, and was first commanded by Sailing Master M.P. Mix. She was actively employed with Isaac Chauncey's squadron on Lake Ontario from 1812 to 1814. "Growler" took part in attacks on Kingston, York, and Fort George and the engagement with the British squadron 7–11 August 1813. She was captured by the British on 10 August 1813, and recaptured on 5 October 1813 by , "Growler"