On June 1, 1813, a ship-to-ship battle between USS Chesapeake and HMS Shannon was visible from this point at sea, and during the fight Captain James Lawrence spoke his famous last words, “Don’t Give Up The Ship,” which became the battle cry of the U.S. Navy.

Photo: artist for Soley book, 1887

Photo: Allen C. Browne

Photo: Allen C. Browne

Photo: Allen C. Browne

Photo: artist for Soley book, 1887

Photo: Roger W. Sinnott

Photo: Roger W. Sinnott

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