At sea when war was declared on Britain, she cruised along the east coast during the first year of hostilities. On 5 September 1813, "Enterprise" sighted and chased the brig . The brigs opened fire on each other, and in a closely fought, fierce, and gallant action which took the lives of both commanding officers, "Enterprise" captured "Boxer" and took her into nearby Portland, Maine, with Edward McCall in command. Here a common funeral was held for Lieutenant William Burrows, "Enterprise", and Captain Samuel Blyth, "Boxer", both well-known and highly regarded in their respective naval services.