This view of his majesty's ship Shannon, hove too, & cooly waiting the close approach of the American frigate Chesapeak, ... / painted by R. Dodd from the information of Captn. Falkinir.
Summary
Print shows the USS Chesapeake, on the left, approaching HMS Shannon, during the War of 1812. The Chesapeake is flying a flag that states "Free Trade and Sailors Rights".
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Date
01/01/1813
Contributors
Dodd, Robert, 1748-1815, artist
Source
Library of Congress
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