Perry took his position aft and with calm dignity received the surrender.

As the defeated officers approached and presented their swords in turn, he told each to retain the weapon, accompanying the remark with words of compliment for the bravery he had displayed.
The loss of the Americans was 27 killed and 96 wounded, and that of the British 41 killed and 94 wounded.

Perry showed every possible kindness to the suffering prisoners, who expressed their gratitude.

Commander Barclay displayed conspicuous bravery throughout the battle and was twice wounded, one of his injuries depriving him of the use of his single remaining arm.
From what was stated at the beginning of this chapter, it will be seen that this battle was one of the most important of the war.

Not only was it a glorious victory of itself, the occasion being the first time in England's history that she surrendered a whole squadron, but it settled a much more momentous matter.