USS Peacock
Survived
| Type | Sloop |
|---|---|
| Guns | 22 |
| War | War of 1812 |
Ship-sloop built in 1813 and named for the British brig Hornet had sunk. Under Lewis Warrington she took the brig-sloop Epervier, with $118,000 in coin aboard, off Florida in April 1814.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- 20 × 32-pounder carronades + 2 × 12-pounder bow chasers
| Builder | Adam and Noah Brown, New York Navy Yard |
|---|---|
| Laid down | 9 July 1813 |
| Launched | 19 September 1813 |
| Length | 119 ft (36 m) |
| Complement | 140 officers and enlisted |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
19 September 1813
USS Peacock vs HMS Epervier
Survived
29 April 1814
Lewis Warrington
Fate
Survived
Wrecked, 17–19 July 1841