Though the Lawrence was claimed in the fight, Commodore Perry brought this banner with him as he left the sinking ship, and raised it again on the USS Niagara. FREE Shipping on orders over $25 shipped by Amazon. Commodore Perry’s flagship, the USS Lawrence, bore the Captains name and waved the flag with his words.
In 1809, Perry received a midshipman's warrant in the Navy, and was initially assigned to USS Revenge, under the command of his elder brother.
Today, the original flag is on display at the at the United States Naval Academy Museum in Maryland. If you choose to use one of our images, attribution is appreciated, but not required.The following html code snippets can be copied and pasted to add an image of the Commodore Perry Flag to your website: HISTORY. The meaning of the Don’t Give Up the Ship flag comes from the War of 1812. Under it, and against the odds, he defeated the entire British squadron, which had him outgunned. The flag is blue and inscribed "Don't Give Up the Ship" which were the dying words of Captain James Lawrence aboard USS Chesapeake in her fight with HMS Shannon on June 1, 1813.This was the battle flag of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, first aboard USS Lawrence and then aboard USS Niagara at the Battle of Lake Erie on September 10, 1813. Interestingly, Matthew C. Perry also has a flag named in his honor, which is an American Flag with a slightly altered star pattern that was flown on his vessels. In response, Perry renamed the ship from the USS Chesapeake after him to the USS Lawrence. P. 4"Matthew Calbraith Perry" by William Elliot Griffis 1887 Historical Navy Flag popularized by Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry during the Battle of Lake Erie in the war of 1812. SKU. Add to Wishlist. Commodore Perry Flag One of the better known historical Navy flags, was flown by Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry at the legendary Battle of Lake Erie. Though the Lawrence was claimed in the fight, Commodore Perry brought this banner with him as he left the sinking ship, and raised it again on the USS Niagara. She created the flag in a few days with the help of her daughters, nieces, and cousin. Own a remarkable piece of history today and show your faith in America with this 100% nylon Commodore Perry flag, a flag that reminds all of us proud American patriots to never give up the ship! The Commodore Perry Flag Features a vibrant blue background with bold white text emblazoned upon it that reads, "Don't Give Up The Ship." If you are looking for a complete wall-mount flagpole set, our Build Your Own Outdoor Historical Flag Set program will allow you to choose between premium quality 6ft. Oliver Hazard Perry was a naval commander from South Kingstown, Rhode Island, who is most famous for his role in the War of 1812 during the Battle of Lake Erie in 1813 where he lead the US Navy to victory. List Price: $49.99 Special Price $42.00. Available sizes include: 2' x 3', 3' x 5', 4' x 6', 5' x 8', and 6' x 10'. Though the Lawrence was claimed in the fight, Commodore Perry brought this banner with him as he left the sinking ship, and raised it again on the USS Niagara. Photo call! He died awaiting further orders on March 4, 1858, in In 1873, an elaborate monument was placed by Perry's widow over his grave in Newport.Perry was married to Jane Slidell Perry (1797–1864) and had ten children:A replica of Perry's US flag is on display on board the The pattern for the Union canton on this flag is different from the standard 31-star flag then in use. Perry's report to General William Henry Harrison (who would later go on to be President) indicated, "We have met the enemy and they are ours." In modern times, the Commodore Perry flag appeals to history lovers and patriotic Americans alike, serving as a reminder of perseverance, determination, the resiliency of the US Navy, and a simple call to action. zoom. Description . Two hundred years ago, the United States Navy was still young and had yet to prove itself to the world.
During the War of 1812, this flag flew aboard Oliver Hazard Perry's flagship "Lawrence" while commanding an American squadron in the Battle of Lake Erie on September 10, 1813.