sentences:  On 17 June 1813, "Valiant" was in company with when they came upon HMS "Wasp" in pursuit of an American brig off Cape Sable.The three British ships continued the chase for another before they finally were able to capture the brig.She was the letter of marque "Porcupine", of more than 300 tons, and was carrying a valuable cargo of brandy, wine, silks, dry goods and other merchandise from Bayonne to Boston.