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Chesapeake–Leopard affair
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The Chesapeake–Leopard affair was a naval engagement off the coast of Norfolk, Virginia, on June 22, 1807, between the British fourth-rate HMS Leopard and the American frigate USS Chesapeake. The crew
HMS Leopard (right) fires upon USS Chesapeake
HMS Leopard (right) fires upon USS Chesapeake
USS Chesapeake, depicted in a c. 1900 painting by F. Muller
USS Chesapeake, depicted in a c. 1900 painting by F. Muller
Barron offering his sword to Humphreys onboard Chesapeake
Barron offering his sword to Humphreys onboard Chesapeake
Seaman's protection certificate issued in New Orleans, to Daniel Martin on 6 Oct. 1804
Seaman's protection certificate issued in New Orleans, to Daniel Martin on 6 Oct. 1804
War of 1812
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The War of 1812 was a conflict initiated by the United States against the United Kingdom and its allies fought mainly in North America and at sea during the wider Napoleonic Wars. The United States de
Chesapeake–Leopard affair
…United States flag. The event raised tensions between the two countries and, while possibly not a direct cause, was one of the events leading up to the War of 1812. Many Americans demanded war because of the attack, but President Jefferson turned to diplomacy and economic pressure in the form of the ill-fated…
Clockwise from top: Damage to the United States Capitol after the burning of Washington Mortally wounded Isaac Brock spurs on the York Volunteers at t
Clockwise from top: Damage to the United States Capitol after the burning of Washington Mortally wounded Isaac Brock spurs on the York Volunteers at the Battle of Queenston Heights USS Constitution vs HMS Guerriere The death of Tecumseh in 1813 Andrew Jackson defeats the British assault on New Orleans in 1815
Depiction of a British private soldier (left) and officer (right) of the period
Depiction of a British private soldier (left) and officer (right) of the period
American surrender of Detroit, August 1812
American surrender of Detroit, August 1812
Oliver Hazard Perry's message to William Henry Harrison after the Battle of Lake Erie began thus: "We have met the enemy and they are ours".
Oliver Hazard Perry's message to William Henry Harrison after the Battle of Lake Erie began thus: "We have met the enemy and they are ours".