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orangecrush

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3. Perry had his ship blown to pieces

Reply to Omnipresent (Reply #1)

Fri Nov 21, 2025, 03:25 PM

Nov 21

Transferred to the USS Niagra to win the battle of Put In Bay.

He fought until his ship was sinking rather than surrender.

The slogan has been adopted by the 10 Democrats Trump said should be executed.

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"DON'T GIVE UP THE SHIP" [View all] orangecrush Nov 21 OP

Then why are they in that rowboat? Omnipresent Nov 21 #1

Perry had his ship blown to pieces orangecrush Nov 21 #3

It's a good thing he had that flag made up before getting into the rowboat! Omnipresent Nov 21 #7

Here orangecrush Nov 21 #10

OK, because of YOU orangecrush Nov 21 #11

Don't give up the rowboat doesn't have the same ring to it. Sneederbunk Nov 21 #4

... orangecrush Nov 21 #6

Saw the original ITAL Nov 21 #2

I visit the Niagra orangecrush Nov 21 #5

I beg to differ. bluescribbler Nov 21 #8

Thank you! wolfie001 Nov 21 #9

I've seen the Niagra sailing more times than I can count orangecrush Nov 21 #13

Oh yes! Truly a miraculous and brave performance by our fleet that day wolfie001 Nov 21 #15

Cheers! orangecrush Nov 21 #16

OP corrected to reflect this orangecrush Nov 21 #12

Like ananda Nov 21 #14

Thank you orangecrush Nov 21 #17

It's also a saying the Democratic Party could take to heart. pat_k Nov 21 #18