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The Story of H.M.S. Shannon

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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.

ProducerDavid Bairstow

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The Story of H.M.S. Shannon — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Story of H.M.S. Shannon?

The Story of H.M.S. Shannon is streaming on NFB in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Story of H.M.S. Shannon on Netflix?

No, The Story of H.M.S. Shannon is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on NFB.

Is The Story of H.M.S. Shannon on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Story of H.M.S. Shannon isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on NFB instead.

Where can I watch The Story of H.M.S. Shannon for free?

The Story of H.M.S. Shannon is available to stream free (with ads) on NFB in Canada.