For other ships of the same name, see HMS Hunter.
HMS Hunter (1812) | |
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Career (UK) | ![]() |
Name: | HMS Hunter |
Builder: | Navy Island Royal Naval Shipyard, Lake Erie |
Launched: | 1812 |
Fate: | Captured by the Americans on 10 September 1813; lost 1816 in Lake Huron near Southampton, Ontario |
General characteristics | |
Class & type: | 10-gun brig |
Tons burthen: | 130 bm |
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.
The wreck of the Hunter was discovered in 2001 under the sand on the beach in Southampton, Ontario.
References[]
- Colledge, J. J.; Warlow, Ben (2006) [1969]. Ships of the Royal Navy: The Complete Record of all Fighting Ships of the Royal Navy (Rev. ed.). London: Chatham Publishing. ISBN 978-1-86176-281-8. OCLC 67375475.
- HMS Hunter's career
- Flag of ship captured in 1812
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