The USS Chesapeake: Don't Give Up The Ship

Most naval stories start at sea, a ghostly wreck listing in the dark ocean depths, daring only the bravest to explore her secrets.

But not the Chesapeake, you can find the remains of her timbers in an antique shop in Wickham, Fareham! Join us, as Marine Archaeologist, Lowri Roberts explores the salty history of the USS Chesapeake and unravels the heavy frigate's unusual past- from clashing personalities to geopolitical posturing in the Age of Sail, the legacy of the Chesapeake is more tantalising than your average deep-sea mystery!

With thanks to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, The Sally Port Inn and Chesapeake Mill.

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