Where Does Don't Give up the Ship Come From

Don’t surrender; a favorite motto of the United States Navy. These were the dying words of Commander James Lawrence during a battle in the War of 1812.

Where does dont give up the ship come from?

“DON’T GIVE UP THE SHIP,” the words spoken by James Lawrence, commander of the American frigate Chesapeake, after he fell fatally wounded in the engagement with the British frigate Shannon, thirty miles off of Boston harbor, on 1 June 1813.

Where is the original don't give up the ship flag?

To see the original Don’t Give Up The Ship flag, visit the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. The flag and Perry artifacts are on display in the academy’s museum.

Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

Lead Health, Wellness & Medical Journalist

Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.

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