Sinking of HMS Avon
The Sinking of HMS Avon was a single ship action fought during the War of 1812, and took place on 1 September 1814. In the battle, the ship-rigged sloop of war USS Wasp forced the Cruizer-class brig-sloop HMS Avon to surrender. The Americans could not take possession of the prize as other British brig-sloops appeared and prepared to engage. Avon sank shortly after the battle.
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Sinking of HMS Avon
The Sinking of HMS Avon was a single ship action fought during the War of 1812, and took place on 1 September 1814. In the battle, the ship-rigged sloop of war USS Wasp forced the Cruizer-class brig-sloop HMS Avon to surrender. The Americans could not take possession of the prize as other British brig-sloops appeared and prepared to engage. Avon sank shortly after the battle.
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The Sinking of HMS Avon was a ...... sank shortly after the battle.
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1 sloop-of-war slightly damaged,
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1814-09-01
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United States victory
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1brig-sloop
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Royal Navy
U.S. Marines
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Engraving of the battle by Abel Bowen
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The Sinking of HMS Avon was a ...... sank shortly after the battle.
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Sinking of HMS Avon
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USS Wasp vs HMS Avon
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