Commodore Perry Historical Flag
Product Description
This beautiful Commodore Perry historical printed flag has bright, fade resistant colors, and is made from 100% heavyweight nylon that is ideal for rainy areas due to it's quick-drying ability. It's light weight and close weave enable it to fly in the lightest breeze for the fullest visual effect.
History:
This flag flew during the war of 1812, aboard Oliver Hazard Perry's flagship "Lawrence" while commanding an American squadron in the Battle of Lake Erie on September 10, 1813. Perry had named his ship after Captain James Lawrence, the hero of an earlier sea battle off New England whose dying words were "Don't Give Up The Ship".
History:
This flag flew during the war of 1812, aboard Oliver Hazard Perry's flagship "Lawrence" while commanding an American squadron in the Battle of Lake Erie on September 10, 1813. Perry had named his ship after Captain James Lawrence, the hero of an earlier sea battle off New England whose dying words were "Don't Give Up The Ship".