There’s a lot of important history and meaning in the sentence “Don’t give up the ship.” If you are a history nerd like me, you know the origin of the sentence goes back to 1813 and the last words of James Lawrence in the months prior to the Battle of Lake Erie. Oliver Hazard Perry admired his friend’s final words so much that he had them stitched into the flag that he flew over his ship. The flag didn’t include an apostrophe in the word “Dont,” and so I don’t include one on this print, either. Oh, and if you aren’t a history nerd like me, you can read all about it online. There are lots of different opinions and uses of that sentence, but it’s importance and relevance throughout history are obvious.

Dont Give Up The Ship is a one color print in white ink on a vintage midnight navy blue 60/40 cotton/polyester blend that is made from fabric produced in the United States. All printing is done in Ohio, United States using sustainable, responsibly produced, and ethically used ink. Every garment is pre-washed, pre-shrunk, and is true to size.

All designs for Main Engine Press are hand drawn, and then individually and manually screen printed. Our goal is to create a uniquely crafted work of art with every print that honors the inspiration of the work.

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