HMS George was a sloop that the Royal Navy acquired in 1796, probably as the acquisition of a prize.

She was captured by two Spanish privateers of superior force on 3 January, 1798. in a bloody engagement.

The two were flying British colours but Mackay was suspicious and prepared for action.

George's crew repelled two boarding attempts, but on their third the Spaniards succeeded in taking possession.

[2] The Spaniards took their captives to St Thomas of Oronoque, from whence the Spanish vessels had come.