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Shannon vs. Chesapeake
June 1813

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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
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Halifax: June 1813, HMS Shannon vs. USS Chesapeake

Photographed on 28 October 2005



Halifax: June 1813, HMS Shannon vs. USS Chesapeake
"HMS" His Majesty's Ship       "USS" United States Ship
Plaque date: 1927

Photographed on 28 October 2005



Halifax: June 1813, HMS Shannon vs. USS Chesapeake

Photographed on 28 October 2005



Halifax: Point Pleasant Park path sign, Sailors' Memorial Way
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 USS Chesapeake into Halifax Harbour, 6 June 1813
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=134



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



Shannon and Chesapeake, Halifax Harbour, 1813

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





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