Action between uss chesapeake and hms shannon, 1 june 1813. Colored lithograph by l. Haghe, after a painting by j. C. Schetky based on a design by captain r. H. King, rn. Published by smith, elder & company, london, in 1830. This print (plate no. 1 of four) depicts the commencement of the action, with the two frigates exchanging gunfire at close range. See photo # nh 63181 for a detailed description of the action and the activity seen in each of the four prints. The series is dedicated to captain philip bowes vere broke, r. N. , shannon's commanding officer. Courtesy of the u. S. Naval academy museum, annapolis, maryland. Beverly r. Robinson collection. Nhhc photograph collection, nh 63177-kn (color).
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