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The American War of 1812.
United States of America against the British Empire and its First Nation allies.
There were many reasons for the War of 1812.
One of these factors was the United State's motivation to uphold honour in the face of what they considered to be British insults, such as the 'Chesapeake' affair.
In 1813 the United States USS Chesapeake Navy frigate put out to sea from Boston Harbour to confront the British Royal Navy frigate HMS Shannon. A short but intense battle ensued, resulting in the death of the American captain James Lawrance, his ship the 'Cheseapeake' became badly damaged and unmanoeuvrable during the gun battle. The British then overwhelmed the stricken boat, during which the British captain Philip Broke was severely injured, but survived his wounds.
There was a heavy death toll from this battle, reports vary from 71 to well over a hundred and it was to be the only action involving frigates during this war.
The British bronze medallion pictured commemorates the centenary of the 'Shannon' and 'Chesapeake' action, 1813 - 1913.
Obverse reads: PRESENTED BY THE TWO GRAND-DAUGHTERS OF CAPAIN PHILIP BROKE.
Reverse reads CENTENARY OF SHANNON & CHESAPEAKE ACTION, 1ST JUNE. 1813
The two granddaughters were Jane Anne Vere Broke (1850-1933). She married James St. Vincent Saumarez. Also Frederica Mary Horatia Broke (1855-1933), married Admiral Sir Lambton Loraine. Their father was Captain Charles Acton Vere broke, R.E. (1812-1856).
This medallion is available to purchase: SKU code: 16162.
The American War of 1812. United States of America against the British Empire and its First Nation allies. There were many reasons for the War of 1812. One of these factors was the United State's motivation to uphold honour in the face of what they considered to be British insults, such as the 'Chesapeake' affair. […]
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