The USS Eagle was a brig constructed and launched on August 11, 1814, at Vergennes, Vermont, by the shipbuilders Adam and Noah Brown. Originally named Surprise, she was renamed Eagle on September 6, 1814, shortly before her participation in the Battle of Lake Champlain. As a brig, she was a two-masted sailing vessel, designed for speed and maneuverability, although specific dimensions are not provided in the available source. Eagle was completed just in time to take part in the pivotal Battle of Lake Champlain on September 11, 1814, a decisive engagement in the War of 1812. She was assigned to the American line of battle and fought alongside the USS Saratoga against British Royal Navy vessels, including HMS Chub, HMS Linnet, and HMS Confiance. During the battle, Eagle demonstrated resilience, being holed 39 times in the course of combat. The vessel sustained significant damage and incurred casualties, with 13 men killed and 20 wounded. Her active participation contributed to the American victory that helped secure control of Lake Champlain. Following the battle, Eagle was laid up for preservation at Whitehall, New York, reflecting her importance as a war vessel and a symbol of American naval effort during the conflict. She remained in service until she was sold in 1825, marking the end of her naval career. Her service record, though brief, highlights her role in a critical naval engagement and her contribution to the American maritime effort during the War of 1812. The vessel's participation in the Battle of Lake Champlain underscores her maritime significance as part of the U.S. Navy’s early 19th-century fleet.

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