The USS Viper was a schooner in the United States Navy during the War of 1812. It was commissioned in 1814 and primarily operated in the Chesapeake Bay and along the Atlantic coast. The ship was armed with twelve 18-pounder carronades and a complement of around 120 officers and men. One of its notable accomplishments was capturing the British privateer Dart in July 1814. The USS Viper also participated in the defense of Baltimore during the Battle of North Point in September 1814. After the war, the ship was put into ordinary and eventually sold in 1825. The USS Viper's service highlights the important role played by schooners in naval operations during the War of 1812 and their contributions to the American war effort.

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