The Story of H.M.S. Shannon (1958)
This animated short describes an incident in the War of 1812. Here, colourful drawings give a satirical twist to the engagement between a British ship, the H.M.S. Shannon, and an American ship, the U.S.S. Chesapeake. Sung to guitar accompaniment by Canadian folksinger Tom Kines.
Genre: Animation
Runtime: 7 min
Release Date: January 1, 1958
Music: Tom Kines
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Story of H.M.S. Shannon about?
- This animated short describes an incident in the War of 1812. Here, colourful drawings give a satirical twist to the engagement between a British ship, the H.M.S. Shannon, and an American ship, the U.S.S. Chesapeake. Sung to guitar accompaniment by Canadian folksinger Tom Kines.
- How long is The Story of H.M.S. Shannon?
- The Story of H.M.S. Shannon has a runtime of 7m (7 minutes).
- What genre is The Story of H.M.S. Shannon?
- The Story of H.M.S. Shannon is a Animation film.
- Where was The Story of H.M.S. Shannon produced?
- The Story of H.M.S. Shannon was produced in Canada.