HMS Hunter (1812)
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For other ships of the same name, see HMS Hunter.
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| Career (UK) |  |
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| Name: | HMS Hunter |
| Builder: | Navy Island Royal Naval Shipyard, Lake Erie |
| Launched: | 1812 |
| Fate: | Captured by the Americans on 10 September 1813 |
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| Class and type: | 10-gun brig |
| Tons burthen: | 130 tons |
| Propulsion: | Sails |
| Complement: | 45 |
| Armament: |
Ten guns
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HMS Hunter was a 10-gun brig of the Royal Navy. She was launched in 1812 and served on the Canadian Lakes during the War of 1812. Shortly after entering service she covered the British attack on Fort Shelby. She was part of a squadron under Commander Robert Heriot Barclay on Lake Erie in 1813 and took part in the Battle of Lake Erie. She was captured along with the rest of Barclay's squadron during the battle.
[edit] References
- Colledge, J. J. and Warlow, Ben (2006). Ships of the Royal Navy: the complete record of all fighting ships of the Royal Navy, Rev. ed., London: Chatham. ISBN 9781861762818. OCLC 67375475.
- HMS Hunter's career
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