The celebrated engagement during which H.M.S. “Shannon” captured the American frigate “Chesapeake”, 1st June 1813, Thomas Whitcombe

Portrait of hms shannon capturing the american frigate chesapeake, 1 june 1813 signed 'tho. Whitcombe' (lower left), inscribed on old label on reverse 'the shannon frigate, commanded by sir philip broke engaging and capturing the chesapeake american frigate captain laurence commander' (sic) lot number: 11998/lot/127/ the marine sale 13 sep 2005. Date: 19th century. Dimensions: 43.2 x 61cm. (17 x 24in.). Medium: oil on canvas. Thomas Whitcombe - The celebrated engagement during which H.M.S. 'Shannon' captured the American frigate 'Chesapeake', 1st June 1813