USS Growler was a 53-ton wooden schooner of 5 guns that served in the War of 1812, changing hands three times.

The United States purchased Growler as Experiment on Lake Ontario during 1812, and was first commanded by Sailing Master M.P.

Growler took part in attacks on Kingston, York, and Fort George, and the engagement with the British squadron 7–11 August 1813.

Growler was libelled and purchased by the United States Navy, rejoining the squadron.

The British captured her again 5 May 1814 at Oswego, New York, and she was taken into the Royal Navy as HMS Hamilton.