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The 'Enterprise' and the 'Boxer' ME11 |
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 Picture Courtesy of Jim Kuntz
 Picture Courtesy of Jim Kuntz
 Picture Courtesy of Jim Kuntz
On September 5, 1813 off Monhegan Island in the Gulf of Maine, the American brig "Enterprise", commanded by 28 year old Lt. William Burrows, engaged in battle with the British brig, "Boxer", commanded by 29 year old Capt. Samuel Blythe. Both ships fired broad sides on each other at close range for forty five minutes before the badly damaged Boxer surrendered. Capt. Blythe was killed instantly and Lt. Burrows died from injuries during the encounter. Both men were buried with full honors, side by side in Portland's Eastern Cemetery.
The City of Portland. Painting by Don Hoffses.
Fore St. & Eastern Promenade, Fort Allen Park, Portland, Cumberland County Maine
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