Uss Chesapeake Collection

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

"Don't give up that ship!", c1840. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
"Don't give up that ship!", c1840. Captain James Lawrence (1781-1813) was mortally wounded on May 6, 1813, during an engagement in the War of 1812 between his ship

Pitcher, 1812 / 25. Creator: Unknown
Pitcher, 1812/25. Jug with portrait of American naval officer James Lawrence and his last words: " don t surrender the Ship!"

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

Boarding the Chesapeake (oil on canvas)
3892895 Boarding the Chesapeake (oil on canvas) by Henry, Thomas (1766-1836); (add.info.: The Capture of USS Chesapeake, or the Battle of Boston Harbor, was fought on 1 June 1813)

The Melee on the deck of the Chesapeake, 1813 (oil painting)
3870750 The Melee on the deck of the Chesapeake, 1813 (oil painting) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: The Capture of USS Chesapeake, or the Battle of Boston Harbor)

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

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

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

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

War of 1812 sea fight on the USS Chesapeake
Fighting at the mizzentop of the frigate Chesapeake during a naval battle, War of 1812. Printed halftone reproduction of a W. J. Aylward painting

The Chesapeake affair, 1807
Naval officers of the US frigate " Chesapeake" surrender to the British frigate " Leopard, " 1807. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

HMS LEOPARD: IMPRESSMENT. Captain S. P. Humphreys of HMS Leopard impressing four
HMS LEOPARD: IMPRESSMENT. Captain S.P. Humphreys of HMS Leopard impressing four American seamen into British naval service after the capture of USS Chesapeake off Hampton Roads, Virginia

IMPRESSMENT OF SEAMEN, 1808. British Barbarity and Piracy!! Broadside printed in Boston, 25 March 1808, about the British attack on the USS Chesapeake the previous year

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

BRITISH: IMPRESSMENT, 1807. Captain S. P
BRITISH: IMPRESSMENT, 1807. Captain S.P. Humphreys of HMS Leopard impressing four American seamen into British naval service after the capture of USS Chesapeake off Hampton Roads, Virginia

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

CIVIL WAR: NAVAL ACTION. U. S. S. Chesapeake, seized by Confederate forces
CIVIL WAR: NAVAL ACTION. U.S.S. Chesapeake, seized by Confederate forces, landing her crew and passengers off Musquash Harbor, Bay of Fundy, Canada. Wood engraving, English, January 1864

USS CHESAPEAKE, 1807. Captain James Barron of USS Chesapeake offering his sword to Captain S. P
USS CHESAPEAKE, 1807. Captain James Barron of USS Chesapeake offering his sword to Captain S.P. Humphreys, boarding from HMS Leopard, following their engagement off Hampton Roads, Virginia

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

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

BRITISH: IMPRESSMENT, 1807. Impressment of American seamen into British navy following the defeat of USS Chesapeake by HMS Leopard off Hampton Roads, Viriginia, on 22 June 1807

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"USS Chesapeake: A Fierce Battle and a Captivating Tale of the War of 1812" Step back in time to witness the dramatic events surrounding the USS Chesapeake, an iconic vessel that played a significant role during the War of 1812. This pitcher, created by an unknown artist in 1825, captures the essence of this historic ship. One fateful day, Captain James Lawrence uttered his last words or dying command aboard the Chesapeake as it prepared for battle against its formidable opponent, HMS Shannon. The oil painting "Boarding the Chesapeake" vividly portrays this intense moment when two mighty ships clashed on June 1st, 1813. The melee on deck was nothing short of chaotic and brutal. Another captivating oil painting showcases this fierce struggle between sailors from both sides fighting for their lives amidst cannon fire and flying debris. It serves as a testament to their bravery and determination. Unfortunately, despite valiant efforts by its crew, the USS Chesapeake fell victim to HMS Shannon's might. In yet another gripping artwork titled "Capture Of The USS Chesapeake By The HMS Shannon During The War Of 1812, " we see how victory slipped away from American hands that day. The battle between these two legendary vessels has been immortalized through various artistic interpretations over time. Artists such as J. G. C Schetly and John Christian Schetky captured different aspects of this historic event in their paintings like "HMS Shannon captures USS Chesapeake" (c1880) and "The Shannon and the Chesapeake" (c1814). Even Robert Dodd contributed to preserving this tale with his artwork depicting HMS Shannon overpowering USS Chesapeake in his piece from 1813. Today, these artworks serve as windows into history—reminders of brave men who fought valiantly during one of America's defining conflicts.