Annapolis in Anne Arundel County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
U.S. Naval Academy Museum
The Naval War of 1812
| | Don't Give Up The Ship | |
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, February 8, 2013
1. U.S. Naval Academy Museum Marker
Founded as the Naval School Lyceum in 1845, this is among the nation's oldest museums. It contains two full floors of exhibitions. There is extensive coverage on the War of 1812 on the first floor to the left. Inside, too, is the original signal flag with the famous words "Don't Give Up the Ship" used to begin the Battle of Lake Erie on September 10, 1813.
Upstairs is the fabulous Henry Huddleston Rogers Collection of Ship Models dating from 1650 to 1850. There is a gift shop in the basement.
HMS Cyane Carronades
The two short cannons on either side of the steps were removed from the ship captured by USS Constitution, "Old Ironsides," in February 1815. Cyane was repaired and taken into U.S. Navy service. The short range, low velocity carronade takes its name from the 18th century Carron ironworks in Scotland where they were first made.
Erected by United States Naval Academy. (Marker Number 3.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War of 1812. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1815.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 38° 58.956′ N, 76° 29.22′ W.
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We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Regionally, this marker was in Central Maryland. It was also in the American Mid-Atlantic, in the Chesapeake Bay Region, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies and also the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: 14cm 3.5 inch Gun (a few steps from this marker); Preble Hall (a few steps from this marker); The English Frigate Augusta (within shouting distance
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, February 8, 2013
2. U.S. Naval Academy Museum Marker
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. The Naval War of 1812 in Annapolis Walking Tour.
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, February 8, 2013
3. Don't Give Up The Ship Flag
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, February 8, 2013
4. Preble Hall
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, February 8, 2013
5. Cyane Carronade
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, February 8, 2013
6. Cyane Carronade
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, February 8, 2013
7. Cyane Carronade
Credits. This page was last revised on July 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 20, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,123 times since then and 30 times this year. Last updated on July 10, 2026, by Evan Dwyer of Richmond, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on March 20, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
