Who fought at anchor in Plattsburg Bay to nullify Royal Navy long guns and ma?

The Battle of Plattsburgh, fought on September 11, 1814, saw American forces under Commodore Thomas Macdonough confront the British Royal Navy, commanded by Captain George Downie. The engagement aimed to neutralize the British long guns and control Lake Champlain. Macdonough's strategic positioning of his ships and effective naval tactics led to a decisive American victory, which helped secure the northern frontier during the War of 1812.