Person/Organization: Burrows, William
Item 131
Painting of the "Boxer" and "Enterprise," Monhegan, 1831
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1813-09-05 Location: Monhegan Media: Watercolor on paper
Item 14868
Graves of the Captains, Portland, 1876
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1876 Location: Portland Media: Painting
Exhibit
Enemies at Sea, Companions in Death
Lt. William Burrows and Commander Samuel Blyth, commanders of the USS Enterprise and the HMS Boxer, led their ships and crews in Battle in Muscongus Bay on Sept. 5, 1813. The American ship was victorious, but both captains were killed. Portland staged a large and regal joint burial.
