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While a tactical defeat for American forces, the Battle of Valcour Island was part of a successful campaign. The boatbuilding that preceded it delayed the British long enough to convince Maj. Gen. Guy Carleton to abandon his march on Albany, New York. The newly constructed fleets face off in this undated painting by Vladimir Zveg. Navy History and Heritage Command photo

While a tactical defeat for American forces, the Battle of Valcour Island was part of a successful campaign. The boatbuilding that preceded it delayed the British long enough to convince Maj. Gen. Guy Carleton to abandon his march on Albany, New York. The newly constructed fleets face off in this undated painting by Vladimir Zveg. Navy History and Heritage Command photo

While a tactical defeat for American forces, the Battle of Valcour Island was part of a successful campaign. The boatbuilding that preceded it delayed the British long enough to convince Maj. Gen. Guy Carleton to abandon his march on Albany, New York. The newly constructed fleets face off in this undated painting by Vladimir Zveg. Navy History and Heritage Command photo

While a tactical defeat for American forces, the Battle of Valcour Island was part of a successful campaign. The boatbuilding that preceded it delayed the British long enough to convince Maj. Gen. Guy Carleton to abandon his march on Albany, New York. The newly constructed fleets face off in this undated painting by Vladimir Zveg. Navy History and Heritage Command photo