Hornet vs Peacock

[Coog]

On this day, 24 February, 1813, USS Hornet fought and defeated HMS Peacock.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinking_of_HMS_Peacock

[David Manley]

Nice picture :)

[csadn]

From the W******** link: "Although the Peacock was more lightly armed than the Hornet, mounting eighteen 24-pounder carronades to the Hornet's eighteen 32-pounder carronades, the overwhelming defeat was more probably due to poor training and lack of practice at the guns. It was said that Captain Peake had concentrated on the appearance of his command rather than its fighting efficiency."

Hmm.... >;)

[Berthier]

Well any ship named Peacock would have to have a fine appearance!

[David Manley]

It was said that Captain Peake had concentrated on the appearance of his command rather than its fighting efficiency

Must have been related to a Guards officer :D