Shannon vs. Chesapeake June 1813

Photographs of Plaque

H.M.S. Shannon vs. U.S.S. Chesapeake

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Located in Point Pleasant Park, on the water side of Sailors’ Memorial Way path
(about a five to ten-minute walk south from the path entrance).

GPS location: 44°37’14″N 63°33’48″W

Photographed on 28 October 2005

“HMS” His Majesty’s Ship “USS” United States Ship
Plaque date: 1927

Photographed on 28 October 2005

The Shannon – Chesapeake plaque is located in Point Pleasant Park
beside the path “Sailors’ Memorial Way.”

Photographed on 28 October 2005

War of 1812: HMS Shannon leading her prize, the USS Chesapeake
into Halifax Harbour, 6 June 1813

Source: Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management
http://www.gov.ns.ca/nsarm/virtual/RoyalNavy/archives.asp?ID=8

War of 1812: HMS Shannon defeats USS Chesapeake
Halifax Weekly Chronicle, 11 June 1813

Source: Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management
http://www.gov.ns.ca/nsarm/virtual/privateers/archives.asp?ID=257

Frank issue 419, 1-13 January 2004, page 9

HMS Shannon, War of 1812 #1 in a series of five $2 commemorative coins

Source: http://www.mint.ca/store/product/mintcoins.jsp?campaignName=War1812&pId=600004&lang%20=en_CA

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