Capture of HMS Epervier

Capture of HMS Epervier

The capture of HMS "Epervier" was a naval action fought off Cape Canaveral, Florida on April 29, 1814 between the sloop-of-war USS "Peacock" and the brig HMS "Epervier" in which the "Epervier" was captured.


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