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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 damaged that she sank shortly after surrendering.

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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 damaged that she sank shortly after surrendering.
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  • USS Hornet vs HMS Peacock
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  • 1 dead, four wounded (1 mortally), + 3 drowned subsequently
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  • United Kingdom
  • United States
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  • American Victory
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  • 122MarinesandSailors
  • 135MarinesandSailors
  • 1brig sloop
  • 1sloop of war
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