HMS Tiger was originally a Dutch hoy that the British Admiralty acquired in 1794. As a hoy, she was a small, flat-bottomed vessel typically used for coastal and harbor duties. After her purchase, she was commissioned into the Royal Navy in April 1794, under the command of Lieutenant Joseph Withers. Her primary assignment was to operate around the Channel Islands, a strategic location during the period of ongoing maritime conflicts. In service, HMS Tiger was part of a small squadron that included her sister ships—Lion, Eagle, Repulse, and Scorpion—forming a short-lived naval unit under the command of Philippe d'Auvergne stationed at Jersey. This squadron's activities likely involved patrols, escort duties, and maintaining British naval presence in the area, although specific operational details are limited. HMS Tiger's active service in the Royal Navy was relatively brief. She was paid off in December 1795, indicating that her active commission ended at that time. Following her decommissioning, she was sold in 1798, ending her brief but noted service with the Royal Navy. Overall, HMS Tiger's significance lies in her role as part of the naval forces operating around the Channel Islands during a tumultuous period of European conflict. Her transition from a Dutch hoy to a Royal Navy vessel exemplifies the common practice of the era, repurposing smaller vessels for auxiliary and patrol duties. While her service record was short, her participation in the squadron under Philippe d'Auvergne places her within the broader context of British coastal defense efforts during the late 18th century.

This description has been generated using GPT-4.1-NANO based on the Vessel's wikidata information and then modified by ShipIndex.org staff.