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Battle of Boston Harbor

When
1 June 1813
Where
Boston Harbor
Part of
Capture of USS Chesapeake by HMS Shannon

HMS Shannon captured USS Chesapeake in a bloody single-ship action on 1 June 1813, recognized as the bloodiest such engagement of the war.

The engagement occurred on 1 June 1813, between the Royal Navy frigate HMS Shannon and the United States Navy frigate USS Chesapeake. It was a noteworthy naval victory for Shannon, resulting in the capture of the American vessel in a bloody battle.

Sources

  1. Capture of USS Chesapeake Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-14
  2. HMS Shannon (1806) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-24
  3. War of 1812 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-29

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