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Printed signal book "A set of signals presented to the Navy of the United States by John Barry, esq. Senior Officer. Norfolk, Virginia.

Printed signal book "A set of signals presented to the Navy of the United States by John Barry, esq. Senior Officer. Norfolk, Virginia. Printed by Willett & O'Connor, 1800 " , with hand drawn and coloured flags and manuscript additions. Stamped on the cover "US FRIGATE CHESAPEAKE". Signal book of USS CHESAPEAKE and was taken from her after her capture by HM ship SHANNON, 1 June 1813.

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Object Details

ID:	SIG/C/24
Type:	Manuscript
Display location:	Not on display
Date made:	circa 1800; 1800-1813
Credit:	National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements:	1 volume
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