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Don’t Give Up the Ship Patch

Sailors!  Enjoy this beautifully embroidered patch of the famous Navy quote – ‘Don’t Give Up the Ship’

• 3.5″
• Embroidered/Sew On
• Glow in the Dark
• US Naval Aviator Owned Business

James Lawrence (October 1, 1781 – June 4, 1813) was an officer of the United States Navy. During the War of 1812, he commanded USS Chesapeake in a single-ship action against HMS Shannon, commanded by Philip Broke. He is probably best known today for his last words, “Don’t give up the ship!”, uttered during the capture of the Chesapeake. The quotation is still a popular naval battle cry, and was invoked in Oliver Hazard Perry’s personal battle flag, adopted to commemorate his dead friend.[1][2]