This page will contain three chronologies: the War of 1812, Joshua Barney’s life, and the major events of the Chesapeake Bay flotilla. The following is an example of the latter.

Chesapeake Bay Flotilla

4 July 1813	Barney proposes plan for defense of Chesapeake Bay
20 Aug. 1813	Barney appointed to command of Chesapeake Bay flotilla
1 June 1814	Battle of Cedar Point
8-10 June 1814	First Battle of St. Leonard’s Creek
26 June 1814	Second Battle of St. Leonard’s Creek
22 Aug. 1814	British destroy flotilla at Pig Point
24 Aug. 1814	Battle of Bladensburg