The Story of H.M.S. Shannon (1958)

The Story of H.M.S. Shannon (1958) poster

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:
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.