Which American vessel captured the British brig HMS Epervier in 1814?

The American vessel that captured the British brig HMS Epervier in 1814 was USS Peacock.

The action took place on April 29, 1814, off Cape Canaveral, Florida, during the War of 1812. Peacock, commanded by Master Commandant Lewis Warrington, encountered Epervier while the British brig escorted merchant ships sailing from Havana. The convoy escaped, but the two warships engaged.

Peacock carried twenty 32-pounder carronades and two 12-pounder guns, while Epervier mounted sixteen 32-pounder and two 18-pounder carronades. After roughly 40 minutes of fighting, Epervier had suffered heavy hull damage and was taking on water. Commander Richard Wales struck the British colors, surrendering the ship.

The Americans repaired and commissioned the captured vessel as USS Epervier. The prize also carried about $118,000 in specie. Peacock is sometimes confused with other famous American War of 1812 vessels such as USS Wasp and USS Hornet, but neither captured Epervier.