HMS Swinger (1798)

HMS Swinger was a schooner purchased in Honduras in 1798 for local use. She was armed with four 6-pounder and two 4-pounder guns, and had a crew of 25 men from the "Colonial Troops".

She served in defense of the British colonists at Honduras and participated in the repulse of the Spanish expedition at the Battle of St. George's Caye in September 1798. Her ultimate disposition is unknown. The Spanish threat having passed, she may have been returned to her former owners not long after 1799.

It is arguable that she deserves the designation "HMS" as Teazer was never commissioned into the Royal Navy, and her officers and crew were civilians, whereas in the case of hired armed vessels, the Navy provided the captain.