Charles Dickon is an Emmy-winning public radio and television producer based in Virginia. His book "The Enduring Journey of the USS Chesapeake is available on Amazon for $22.
The 1813 battle of the Chesapeake versus the HMS Shannon was a big boost to British morale, proving that one of their frigates could beat a United States frigate in one-on-one battle. It also provided the U.S. Navy with its "Don't Give Up the Ship" slogan.
After the battle, the Chesapeake served in the British Navu as the HMS Chesapeake. It was broken up in 1820 and its timber eventually used in an English mill.
There is not only an account of the book at theusschesapeake.com site, but you can get a lot of information by clicking across the top of the page. There is more information on people, places, the mill, book notes and links.
Well Worth a Look. --Brock-Perry
2012 marks the 200th anniversary of America's "Forgotten War," the War of 1812 that took place over three years, 1812 to 1815.
Battle of New Orleans.
Showing posts with label Chesapeake Mill England. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Chesapeake Mill England. Show all posts
Monday, March 27, 2017
Friday, March 10, 2017
From the Chesapeake Mill Website-- Part 2
HISTORICAL VENUE
The historical significance of this fine building arises first of all from the timber used in its construction. These timbers come from the United States frigate Chesapeake, which was captured by the Royal Navy during the War of 1812.
Architecturally, the mill is the finest example of re-used ship timbers within an industrial building outside the confines of the Royal Dockyards.
In addition to this maritime heritage, the mill has been a prominent feature of the landscape in the Meon Valley, performing a vital function in the rural economy from its construction in 1820 up to 1976, when it ceased commercial operations.
On My List of Places to Go If Ever in England Again. --Brock-Perry
The historical significance of this fine building arises first of all from the timber used in its construction. These timbers come from the United States frigate Chesapeake, which was captured by the Royal Navy during the War of 1812.
Architecturally, the mill is the finest example of re-used ship timbers within an industrial building outside the confines of the Royal Dockyards.
In addition to this maritime heritage, the mill has been a prominent feature of the landscape in the Meon Valley, performing a vital function in the rural economy from its construction in 1820 up to 1976, when it ceased commercial operations.
On My List of Places to Go If Ever in England Again. --Brock-Perry
Thursday, March 9, 2017
From the Chesapeake Mill Website-- Part 1: Lots of Stuff to Buy
You can find it at thechesapeakemill.com.
You can take a virtual tour of the building, which now is an antique/gift store and evidently quite a popular tourist destination.
SIMPLY UNIQUE
We have dealers who offer a wonderful mix of antiques and collectable, antique pine, kitchenalla, and country made furniture, Georgian and Victorian mahogony, oak and walnut furniture for the bedroom, sitting room, dining room or for occasional use.
With some dealers offering Antique and Vintage Jewelry, ceramics and glass from early Staffordshire Pottery, Oriental Porcelain and Victorian Glass through to collectable 20th century ceramics and Quality Glass.
There is an award-winning restaurant on site, currently #1 in Wickham.
--Brock-Perry
You can take a virtual tour of the building, which now is an antique/gift store and evidently quite a popular tourist destination.
SIMPLY UNIQUE
We have dealers who offer a wonderful mix of antiques and collectable, antique pine, kitchenalla, and country made furniture, Georgian and Victorian mahogony, oak and walnut furniture for the bedroom, sitting room, dining room or for occasional use.
With some dealers offering Antique and Vintage Jewelry, ceramics and glass from early Staffordshire Pottery, Oriental Porcelain and Victorian Glass through to collectable 20th century ceramics and Quality Glass.
There is an award-winning restaurant on site, currently #1 in Wickham.
--Brock-Perry
Chesapeake Mill
From Wikipedia.
Watermill in Wickham, Hampshire, England.
Designed and constructed in 1820 using the timber from the HMS Chesapeake, previously the United States frigate USS Chesapeake which was captured by the HMS Shannon in the War of 1812.
The interior of the mill was designed around the dimensions of the deck beams of the ship.
The mill remained open until 1976 and is now an antique and gift sellers building.
It has a Grade II listing.
--Brock-Perry
Watermill in Wickham, Hampshire, England.
Designed and constructed in 1820 using the timber from the HMS Chesapeake, previously the United States frigate USS Chesapeake which was captured by the HMS Shannon in the War of 1812.
The interior of the mill was designed around the dimensions of the deck beams of the ship.
The mill remained open until 1976 and is now an antique and gift sellers building.
It has a Grade II listing.
--Brock-Perry
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