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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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Photographed on 28 October 2005

"HMS" His Majesty's Ship       "USS" United States Ship
Plaque date: 1927

Photographed on 28 October 2005

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

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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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