During the Anglo-American War of 1812 (to 1814), the event which captured the puplic's imagination more than any other was the celebrated duel between H.M.S. Shannon and the republic's frigate Chesapeake. Cruising off the eastern seabord, Captain Philip Broke of the Shonnon spotted the American frigates Chesapeake and Constitution refitting in Boston Harbour. Broke challenged Captain Lawrence of the Chesapeake to come out and fight and, at about noon on 1 June 1813, the latter weighed anchor and stood out of Boston Roads accompanied by several pleasure craft. A furious action followed lasting a mere fifteen minutes; Captain Broke was mortally wounded leading the boarding party and casualties on both vessels were very high. Chesapeake surrendered to her captors and the two frigates then made for Halifax, Nova Scotia, where they arrived to a heroes' welcome on 6 June.