Another HMS Detroit-- Part 2: The Former American Brig Adams

From Wikipedia.

Launched 1798 by the United States.  150 tons.  Built at U.S. Shipyard on River Rouge near River Rouge.  Begun in 1798 and launched 18 May 1799.

Officially named President Adams.  The commissariat at Fort Shelby in Detroit used the ship to transport troops and supplies to Fort Mackinac and Fort Dearborn.

The Adams was in drydock in Detroit when the War of 1812 began and was back at sea 4 July 1812, but was surrendered along with the American troops by General William Hull on August 16, 1812.

The British Navy took her and renamed the ship the HMS Detroit.  Along with the HMS Caledonia, they effectively controlled Lake Erie and the Upper Great Lakes.

--Brock-Perry