Discussion of The Last Ship Season 2 Episode 1 - "Unreal City" and Episode 2 - "Fight the Ship". With the ship under the control of the Maryland State Police and Dr Scott being held captive by Amy Granderson's people, is this the end for the crew of the USS Nathan James?  Be sure to subscribe in iTunes, Stitcher, Tune In, or your favorite podcatching app.  And return to http://thelastshippodcast.com each week after the new podcast episode to leave a comment in the show notes.

The Last Ship Season 2 Episode 1 - "Unreal City" / Season 2 Episode 2 - "Fight the Ship"
Episode 
With the ship under the control of the Maryland State Police and Dr Scott being held captive by Amy Granderson's people, Chandler must keep his family safe while trying to protect the future of the cure and regain control of the ship.  Listen for my full analysis.

The song featured in the montage at the end of Episode 2 is called "To The River", by Down Like Silver.
Captain of the Week
James Lawrence was born on October 1, 1781 in Burlington, NJ. He was commissioned a lieutenant in the US Navy on April 6, 1802 and began his service aboard USS Enterprise in the Mediterranean. Promoted through the ranks, he took command of the sloop of war USS Hornet in 1811. On 24 February 1813, Hornet, under Lawrence’s command, captured HMS Peacock.

In May 1812, now Captain Lawrence took command of the frigate USS Chesapeake. In June 1813, Chesapeake engaged the Royal Navy frigate HMS Shannon in a fierce battle. Although slightly smaller, the British ship quickly disabled Chesapeake with gunfire. In the battle, Captain Lawrence was mortally wounded, and with his famous dying command ordered his crew "Don't give up the ship!". James Lawrence died of his battle wounds on June 4, 1813. Unfortunately, his crew did give up the ship almost immediately after he issued that final command.

After Lawrence's death was reported to his friend, Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, Perry ordered a large blue battle flag be stitched with the phrase "Don't Give Up The Ship" in white letters. This flag was displayed on Perry’s flagship during engagements against the British on Lake Erie in September 1813. The original flag is displayed in the Naval Academy Museum at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.

 

 

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