USS Ranger (Ontario)
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| Career (United States) |  |
|---|---|
| Name: | USS Ranger |
| Namesake: | A wanderer, or military scout |
| Acquired: | 1814 |
| Fate: | Sold 15 May 1821 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type: | Brigantine |
| Armament: | 14 guns |
For other ships of the same name, see USS Ranger.
The third USS Ranger was a 14-gun brigantine that served in the U.S. Navy from 1814 to 1821.
Ranger was purchased on Lake Ontario in 1814 for duty with Commodore Isaac Chauncey's squadron in the War of 1812, serving as a transport or supply vessel. She was condemned as being unfit for repairs or further service, and was sold 15 May 1821.
References
This article includes text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.
