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USS Wasp vs HMS Frolic
Part of the War of 1812

USS Wasp captures HMS Frolic - Drawing and engraving by F. Kearny, based on sketch by Lieutenant Claxton
Date18 October 1812
Location
Atlantic Ocean
Result See aftermath
Belligerents
United States United States Capture of HMS Frolic United Kingdom
Commanders and leaders
United States Navy Jacob Jones United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland Thomas Whinyates
Strength
1 sloop-of-war (18 guns)
135 Marines and Sailors
1 brig-sloop (18 guns)
110 Marines and Sailors
Casualties and losses
3 killed
8 wounded[1]
30 killed
60+ wounded[1]

The capture of HMS Frolic was a naval action fought in the Atlantic on 18 October 1812, between the sloop-of-war USS Wasp, commanded by Master Commandant Jacob Jones, and the Cruizer-class brig-sloop HM Brig Frolic, under Commander Thomas Whinyates.[2] The Americans captured the British vessel, but both vessels shortly thereafter were captured by a British ship of the line which happened upon the scene of the battle.

  1. ^ a b Roosevelt, p.59
  2. ^ For more on Thomas Whinyates see: O'Byrne, William R. (1849). "Whinyates, Thomas" . A Naval Biographical Dictionary. London: John Murray.

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