Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
A label inside this chest says, "Arms chest from the British Brig Boxer captured near Portland, Sept. 5, 1813.
The U.S. Brig Enterprise and the British Brig Boxer fought off Monhegan Island. The Boxer's commander, Captain Samuel Blyth, 29 years of age, was killed in the opening exchange of cannon fire.
On the Enterprise, Captain William Burrows, age 28, was mortally wounded a short time later.
About This Item
- Title: Chest from the ship "Boxer," ca. 1813
- Creation Date: circa 1812
- Subject Date: circa 1812
- Location: ME
- Media: Wood, iron
- Dimensions: 49 cm x 177 cm x 50 cm
- Local Code: 1999.1.58
- Object Type: Physical Object
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
Website
Use of this Item is not restricted by copyright and/or related rights, but the holding organization is contractually obligated to limit use. For more information, please contact the contributing organization. However, watermarked Maine Memory Network images may be used for educational purposes.
Please post your comment below to share with others. If you'd like to privately share a comment or correction with MMN staff, please send us a message with this link.
