USS Growler (1812)

USS Growler (1812)

The first USS "Growler" (1812) was a 53-ton wooden schooner of 5 guns, which served in the War of 1812, changing hands three times.

"Growler" was purchased as "Experiment" on Lake Ontario during 1812, and was first commanded by Sailing Master M.P. Mix. She was actively employed with Chauncey's squadron on Lake Ontario from 1812 to 1814. "Growler" took part in attacks on Kingston, York, and Fort George and the engagement with the British squadron 7–11 August 1813.

She was captured by the British on 10 August 1813, and recaptured on 5 October 1813 by USS|Sylph|1813|6, "Growler" was libelled and purchased by the United States Navy, rejoining the squadron.

The British captured her again 5 May 1814 at Oswego, New York, and she was taken into the Royal Navy as HMS|Hamilton.

References

*DANFS|http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/g9/growler-i.htm


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