The USS Rattlesnake was a schooner in the United States Navy during the War of 1812. It was initially a merchant ship before being purchased by the Navy in 1813 for use as a warship. The vessel was armed with multiple cannons and participated in several naval battles during the war. One notable engagement was the Battle of Lake Borgne, where the Rattlesnake, along with other American ships, faced off against a larger British force. Despite being heavily outnumbered, the Rattlesnake put up a fierce resistance before eventually being captured by the British. The crew of the Rattlesnake was taken as prisoners of war, and the ship was later incorporated into the British Royal Navy as HMS Rattlesnake. The vessel's service history highlights the challenges faced by American naval forces during the War of 1812 and the importance of naval warfare in the conflict.

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