Boarding of the Chesapeake

A British rendering of the boarding of USS Chesapeake by sailors of HMS Shannon. It highlights British Captain Philip Broke directing his men against a fierce defense. In reality, the largely untrained crew of Chesapeake remained below deck. Following the victory, Captain Broke was knighted.
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Document Type
- Art
Wars & Conflicts
- War of 1812 1812-1815
Navy Communities
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- Image (gif, jpg, tiff)
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- NHHC
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