Hms Shannon Collection

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USS frigate " Chesapeake" engaging the British ship " Shannon, " War of 1812. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

HMS Shannon vs the American Chesapeake in 1813 during the War of 1812 (colour litho)
1127241 HMS Shannon vs the American Chesapeake in 1813 during the War of 1812 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Military Pictures; American

Captain James Lawrence uttering his last words or dying command
2619218 Captain James Lawrence uttering his last words or dying command, " Don t give up the ship!", from The History of Our Country, published 1905 (litho) by Ogden

Sketches at the Royal Naval Exhibition, Chelsea (engraving)
1603274 Sketches at the Royal Naval Exhibition, Chelsea (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Harrington (fl.1842-86) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Royal Naval Exhibition, Chelsea)

HMS Shannon (engraving)
1602676 HMS Shannon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: HMS Shannon. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 30 December 1876)

The Naval Manoeuvres, a Masted Ironclad prepared for Action, HMS Shannon (engraving)
1591317 The Naval Manoeuvres, a Masted Ironclad prepared for Action, HMS Shannon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Naval Manoeuvres)

HMS "Shannon"(chromolitho)
2790855 HMS " Shannon" (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: HMS " Shannon." Illustration for one of a set of cigarette cards)

His Majestys Ship Shannon capturing the American Frigate Chesapeake
497550 His Majestys Ship Shannon capturing the American Frigate Chesapeake, 1813 (colour litho) by Webster, George (fl.1797-1832) (after); 39.3x55.5 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

This representation of the American Frigate Chesapeake, crippled
1079569 This representation of the American Frigate Chesapeake, crippled and thrown into utter disorder by the two first broadsides fired from H.M.S. Shannon

Capture Of The USS Chesapeake By The HMS Shannon During The War Of 1812
The American USS Chesapeake captured by the British HMS Shannon during the War of 1812. Image from 1899

H. M. S. Shannon off Calcutta, 1858-61. Creator: Unknown
H.M.S. Shannon off Calcutta, 1858-61

Battle between HMS Shannon and USS Chesapeake, 1813
Vintage engraving of Battle between HMS Shannon and USS Chesapeake, 1813

H. M. Frigate Shannon and the Chesapeake, 1936. Creator: Unknown
H.M.Frigate " Shannon" and the " Chesapeake", 1936. Cigarette Card No.11 of a series of 25 Old Naval Prints Issued by John Player & Sons

HMS Shannon captures USS Chesapeake, 1 June 1813, 1813. Artist: Schetly, J. G. C. (active 19th century)
HMS Shannon captures USS Chesapeake, 1 June 1813, 1813. From a private collection

The Shannon and the Chesapeake, c1814. Artist: John Christian Schetky
The Shannon and the Chesapeake, c1814. On 1 June 1813, the American frigate USS Chesapeake engaged with the British frigate HMS Shannon outside Brooklyn harbour

Fight between USS Chesapeake and HMS Shannon, 1813 (c1880). The ships fought on 1st June 1813 as the Chesapeake attempted to evade the blockade of Boston during the War of 1812

Sir Philip Broke, British naval officer, 1815 (c1880). Artist: Whymper
Sir Philip Broke, British naval officer, 1815 (c1880). Broke (1776-1841) commanded HMS Shannon in its famous battle against the USS Chesapeake during the War of 1812

The boarding of HMS Chesapeke by the crew of HMS Shannon, 1813. This event took place during the American War of 1812, a war fought between the United States of America and the United Kingdom

Chesapeake and Shannon, 1812 (c1850s). Engagement between the English frigate Shannon and the American Chesapeake during the War of 1812

CAPTAIN (AFTERWARDS SIR PHILIP) BROKE. (From a Portrait published in 1815.) His most notable accomplishment was his victory while commanding HMS Shannon, over the USS Chesapeake on 1 June 1813

USS CHESAPEAKE: BATTLE. The engagement between USS Chesapeake and HMS Shannon off Boston Light, 1 June 1813: English aquatint, 1813

NAVAL DEFEAT, 1813. The defeat of USS Chesapeake by HMS Shannon off Boston Light, 1 June 1813. English aquatint, 1813

CAPTAIN (AFTERWARDS SIR PHILIP) BROKE. (From a Portrait published in 1815. ) His most
CAPTAIN (AFTERWARDS SIR PHILIP) BROKE. (From a Portrait published in 1815.) His most notable accomplishment was his victory while commanding HMS Shannon, over the USS Chesapeake on 1 June 1813

WAR OF 1812: SEA BATTLE. USS Constitution (with rowboats towing out on a becalmed Atlantic Ocean) escaping a British squadron after a sixty-hour chase, 19 July 1812

CARTOON: WAR OF 1812. British valour and Yankee boasting: or, Shannon versus Chesapeake
CARTOON: WAR OF 1812. British valour and Yankee boasting: or, " Shannon" versus " Chesapeake." English satirical engraving, 1813

NAVAL BATTLE, 1813. The American frigate USS Chesapeake in conflict with HMS Shannon off Boston Light, 1 June 1813. Line engraving, 19th century

JAMES LAWRENCE (1781-1813). American naval officer. Lawrence mortally wounded during the engagemenet between USS Chesapeake and HMS Shannonoff Boston Light, 1 June 1813

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"HMS Shannon: Triumph and Tragedy in the War of 1812" In the heat of battle, amidst the chaos and fury of war, a historic clash unfolded on June 1, 1813. The HMS Shannon, a British Royal Navy frigate under the command of Captain Philip Broke, faced off against its American counterpart, the USS Chesapeake. This momentous encounter during the War of 1812 would forever etch their names into naval history. As cannons roared and muskets blazed, these two formidable vessels engaged in a deadly dance upon the vast expanse of ocean. The colour lithograph vividly captures this pivotal moment as it immortalizes Captain James Lawrence's last words or dying command aboard his beloved Chesapeake. Sketches from the Royal Naval Exhibition at Chelsea further bring to life this epic confrontation. Engravings depict HMS Shannon herself – an awe-inspiring sight with her masted ironclad prepared for action – showcasing both her power and beauty that struck fear into enemy hearts. The chromolitho artwork showcases His Majesty's Ship Shannon capturing the American Frigate Chesapeake in all its glory. A symbol of British triumph over American forces during this tumultuous time. Yet within victory lies tragedy; another representation reveals an image of Chesapeake crippled by battle wounds inflicted by HMS Shannon's relentless assault. It serves as a poignant reminder that even in war, there are no true winners without sacrifice. H. M. S. Shannon's legacy extended far beyond just one conflict; she sailed across oceans to protect British interests around Calcutta between 1858-61. An unknown creator captured her majesty off Calcutta in an engraving that speaks volumes about her enduring service to crown and country. This captivating narrative reaches its climax with "The Battle between HMS Shannon and USS Chesapeake" - an event forever etched into maritime lore.