During the War of 1812, the United States Navy fought as the underdogs against the British Royal Navy. What famous last words did the mortally wounded James Lawrence, Captain of the frigate USS Chesapeake, say as his crew unsuccessfully battled the Royal Navy frigate HMS Shannon?
Answer Don't give up the ship!
James Lawrence experienced initial success against the British in the War of 1812, until he went up against the HMS Shannon. Lawrence's last words "Don't give up the ship!" became a War of 1812 rallying point and a common US Navy motto.
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