Sinking of HMS Peacock
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The sinking of HMS Peacock was a naval action fought off the mouth of the Demerara River, Guyana on 24 February 1813, between the sloop of war USS Hornet and the Cruizer-class brig-sloop HMS Peacock. After an exchange of broadsides, Hornet was able to rake Peacock, forcing her to strike. Peacock was so badly damaged that she sank shortly after surrendering.
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USS Hornet vs HMS Peacock | |||||||
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Part of the War of 1812 | |||||||
USS Hornet captures HMS Peacock, February 1813 | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
United States | United Kingdom | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
James Lawrence | William Peake † | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
1 sloop of war 165 Marines and Sailors[1][2] |
1 brig sloop 122 Marines and Sailors[3] | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
5 killed (3 drowned) 4 wounded (1 mortally) |
1 brig sunk 17 killed (9 drowned) 33 wounded (3 mortally) |
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