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Honour - 'Chesapeake' 1813 |
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The action took place just off Boston. Following a series of inconclusive engagements between British and American frigates, Captain Philip Broke of HMS Shannon (38-gun) challenged Captain Lawrence of the USS Chesapeake (36-gun) to a single battle. The challenge was accepted and the two ships engaged. Fire was opened at1750hrs and after a battle lasting 11 minutes the two ships came together. Fire ceased, the Chesapeake was boarded and after a fight lasting four minutes was taken. Shannon lost 24 killed and 59 wounded out of 330 on board. Chesapeake lost 47 killed and 99 wounded out of 386 on board.
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22 March, 2013.
Copyright © Ian M King, except where otherwise indicated. |
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