Summary

The American Cyclopædia — Lawrence…

The Chesapeake had 48 killed and 98 wounded. The Shannon had 23 killed and 56 wounded, Capt. Broke among the latter. Both ships now made sail for Halifax. Lawrence survived four days, and every respect was paid by the British officers at Halifax to his remains, and those of the first lieutenant Ludlow. Few officers enjoyed a higher professional or private reputation than Capt. Lawrence.
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