In 1814 the American privateer Brutus captured Albion, but the British recaptured her within a few days.

[3] On 25 December 1814, towards the end of the War of 1812, the American privateer schooner Brutus captured Albion, "Skoulding", master, off the coast of Ireland as Albion was sailing to Bermuda from England.

[4] Brutus, of Boston, was under the command of Captain William Austin.

[5] American records indicate that at the time of capture Albion, of 350 tons, was armed with eight guns and had a crew of 15 men.

[8] As Albion was sailing from Jamaica to London, Curry had to put into Havana on 18 October, having sprung a leak.