{"product_id":"32848","title":"\"USS Chesapeake v HMS Shannon, 1st June 1813\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOil on Canvas\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e24 x 36 inches (61 x 91.5 cm)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSigned, lower right\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFramed\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere is a classic Patrick O'Brien subject, a single-ship action painted in his best, dashing style. A rare British success from the War of 1812.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the series of single-frigate duels of the War of 1812, the Americans' large and powerful ships were usually triumphant, much to the discomfort of the Royal Navy. However this engagement, off Boston, went the other way, in part because the two ships were evenly matched and the British Captain Broke was an innovative gunnery expert with a very highly-trained crew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe action was short but very intense. The American commander, Captain James Lawrence was mortally wounded but lived to deliver one of the most famous orders in American naval history: \"Don't give up the ship!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTo buy the painting or reserve it while obtaining a shipping quote from us\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003econtact Charles Mayes -\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ecm@marineartists.co.uk +44(0)20 7352 7759\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e- or buy direct through our secure website\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA larger photograph \/ full description available on request\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVAT does not apply\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Patrick O'BRIEN (American, Contemporary)","offers":[{"title":"Framed Oil on Canvas","offer_id":55616654278998,"sku":"-32848","price":14750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1048\/3050\/1206\/files\/OBrien_20-_20Chesapeake_20Shannon_202024_20-_20stamp_bd997c54-cb9c-4437-8499-4de47dbf187f.jpg?v=1791280036","url":"https:\/\/marineartists.co.uk\/products\/32848","provider":"Marine Artists","version":"1.0","type":"link"}