Sinking of HMS Peacock

USS Hornet vs HMS Peacock
Part of the War of 1812
USS Hornet captures HMS Peacock, February 1813
Date 24 February 1813 Location Mouth of the Demerara River, Guiana Result American Victory
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)

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.