From Flickr: “LC-USZC4-6294” by Photograph Curator

June 18, 2015 Uncategorized

LC-USZC4-6294: War of 1812, Engagement between USS Chesapeake and HMS Shannon, June 1, 1813. The print shows Chesapeake approaching Shannon, flying a flag that reads, “Free Trade and Sailors Rights.” Artwork (aquatint with engraving, hand colored) by Robert Dodd, published by R. Dodd, No.3, Lucas Place, Commercial Road and G. Andrews, No.7, Charing Cross, London, England, August 1813. (6/12/2015).

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