HMS General Hunter was a Royal Navy schooner launched in 1806. It was originally a merchant ship before being purchased by the British Navy to serve during the Napoleonic Wars. The ship was armed with 12 guns and operated primarily in the Great Lakes during the War of 1812. General Hunter played a significant role in various naval engagements, including the capture of the American schooner USS Tigress. The ship's most notable action was the capture of the American brig USS Caledonia in October 1812, which led to General Hunter being renamed HMS Lady Prevost. The vessel was later captured by the Americans during the Battle of Lake Champlain in September 1814. HMS General Hunter/Lady Prevost had a unique history, serving both the British and American navies during the War of 1812. Its capture by the Americans marked the end of its service in the conflict. The ship's legacy lives on through historical records and its role in the naval battles of the early 19th century.

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