This Day in Naval History – September 10
1813 - In Battle of Lake Erie, Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, flying his "Don't give up the ship" flag, defeats British squadron and says: "We have met the enemy and they are ours..."
1925 - Submarine R-4 rescues crew of PN-9 10 miles from their destination of Hawaii (See also September 1)
(Source: Navy News Service)