Battle of Valparaiso

The Battle of Valparaíso, also called the Capture of USS Essex, was a naval action fought during the War of 1812. It took place off Valparaíso, Chile on March 28, 1814, between the frigate  and the sloop  of the United States Navy and the frigate and sloop of the Royal Navy. The British ships won the battle, and the American vessels were captured.