HMS Growler
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HMS Growler

1804 Archer-class gun-brig


Operator
Royal Navy
Vessel Type
gun-brig, Archer-class gun-brig (1804 batch)

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HMS Growler was a Royal Navy gun-brig launched in 1804 during the Napoleonic Wars. The ship was armed with ten 18-pounder carronades and two 6-pounder guns and had a complement of 60 officers and men. Growler saw active service in the English Channel and the Baltic Sea, participating in various engagements and capturing enemy vessels. In 1809, it was involved in the capture of the French privateer Jeune Richard. Growler's career was marked by successful missions and encounters with enemy ships, showcasing its effectiveness in naval warfare. The ship was eventually sold out of service in 1815, after the end of the Napoleonic Wars. The HMS Growler is a notable example of the gun-brigs that played a crucial role in the Royal Navy's operations during the early 19th century, demonstrating the importance of these small, maneuverable vessels in naval combat.

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

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