Object Status:
Unlocated
Accession Date:
July 24, 1813
Primary Source Reference:
Peale Museum Accessions Book, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, p. 69
Notes:
During this engagement off the coast of Norfolk, Va. HMS Leopard pursued, attacked, and boarded the American frigate USS Chesapeake looking for deserters from the Royal Navy. Four sailors were removed and the commander of Chesapeake, James Barron, surrendered after firing only one shot. He was later court martialed and relieved of command.
