Capture of HMS Dominica | |||||||
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Part of the War of 1812 | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
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Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Strength | |||||||
Schooner Decatur | Schooner Dominica | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
5 killed 15 wounded Decatur damaged |
18 killed 70 captured (inc. 42 wounded Dominica captured | ||||||
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The Capture of HMS Dominica was a notable single-ship action that occurred on 5 August 1813 off the Bermudas during the War of 1812. American privateer Decatur and the Royal Navy warship Dominica engaged in a fierce contest that ended with the capture of the British ship after a long battle.[1]