In retaliation for this event, a group known as the Hunters led by 'Pirate Bill' Johnston captured the steamship Sir Robert P
In retaliation for this event, a group known as the Hunters led by 'Pirate Bill' Johnston captured the steamship Sir Robert Peel but were unable to operate it. A second incident similar to this event was prevented when the ship Barcelona was purchased by the US government and Rensselaer van Rensselaer was persuaded to retreat by Winfield Scott. This event eventually led to the trial of Alexander McLeod for the murder of Amos Durfee, who had been a supporter of the rebellion of William Lyon McKenzie and had been supplying him arms by boat until British troops intervened. For 10 points, name this event of 1837 where the namesake ship was burned in the waters above Niagara Falls.
In retaliation for this event, a group known as the Hunters led by 'Pirate Bill' Johnston captured the steamship Sir Robert Peel but were unable to operate it.
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