USS Hornet-- Part 2: Sank Off Mexico With Loss of Whole Crew in 1829

The Hornet was later able to escape to the high seas again.

On November 14, 1814, it was on a second raiding voyage to the South Atlantic.  On March 23, 1815, under the command of James Biddle, it captured the HMS Penguin in a short battle off Tristan de Cunha.  This battle came several weeks after the hostilities were over and was among several naval engagements that also took place after the war was over.

On 27 April, it engaged the HMS Cornwallis after mistaking her for a merchant vessel.  The Hornet came near being captured and just barely escaped after throwing cannons, boats and other items overboard..

After the war it was on anti-piracy patrols before foundering in a storm off Tampico, mexico on 29 September 1829 with loss of the entire crew.

--Brock-Perry