Following the French surrender, "Menelaus" returned to service off the American seaboard. "Menelaus" 'was sent up the Chesapeake to divert the attention of the enemy in that quarter,' whilst General Ross's force was landed at Benedict. One of the ships crewman, Midshipman Frederick Chamier wrote “Our duty consisted in an eternal annoyance of the enemy, and therefore night and day we were employed in offensive operations..." Thereafter, Peter Parker was killed at the Battle of Caulk's Field in Kent County, Maryland, on 30 August 1814. He was among 14 British killed at the battle. From 13 to 15 September, "Menelaus" was present at the Battle of Baltimore, with one of her complement, William Pritchard, being hospitalised after losing two fingers.