HMS Growler was a Royal Navy gun-brig that served during the Napoleonic Wars. Launched in 1797, it was armed with ten guns and had a crew of 50 men. The ship participated in various naval engagements, including capturing enemy vessels and supporting British operations in the Mediterranean. In 1800, HMS Growler was involved in the Battle of Algeciras Bay where it engaged with Spanish gunboats. Despite sustaining damage during the battle, the ship managed to capture two enemy vessels. The following year, HMS Growler was part of a squadron that supported the British Army during the Egyptian campaign. The ship's service continued until it was eventually sold out of the navy in 1816. HMS Growler's history showcases the important role gun-brigs played in naval warfare during the early 19th century, serving as versatile and agile vessels that could engage in a variety of missions.

This description has been generated using GPT-3.5-TURBO based on the Vessel's wikidata information and then modified by ShipIndex.org staff.