Chapter V

1813 ON THE OCEAN

Blockade of the American coast--Commodore Porter's campaign with the _Essex_ in the South Pacific--_Hornet_ blockades Bonne Citoyenne--_Hornet_ captures _Resolution_--_Hornet_ captures _Peacock_--Generous treatment shown to the conquered--_Viper_ captured by _Narcissus_--American privateers cut out by British boats--Third cruise of Commodore Rodgers--_United States_, _Macedonian_, and _Wasp_ blockaded in New London--Broke's challenge to Lawrence--The _Chesapeake_ captured by the _Shannon_--Comments and criticisms by various authorities--_Surveyor_ captured by boats of _Narcissus_--Futile gun-boat actions--British attack on Craney Island repulsed--Cutting out expeditions--The _Argus_ captured by the _Pelican_--The _Enterprise_ captures the _Boxer_--Ocean warfare of 1813 in favor of British--Summary