HMS Racer was a British wooden paddle sloop launched in 1833. Initially used for anti-slavery patrols off West Africa, it later served in the Mediterranean and the East Indies. The ship had a crew of 120 and was armed with a mix of guns. In 1843, Racer captured a slaver ship carrying over 800 slaves, a significant achievement in the fight against the transatlantic slave trade. The vessel was also involved in various conflicts and operations, including the Second Opium War and the suppression of piracy in the China Sea. In 1856, HMS Racer was decommissioned and sold to a private owner. The ship was eventually broken up in 1868. HMS Racer's service history reflects the diverse roles played by British naval vessels during the 19th century, from combating slavery to maintaining imperial interests in different parts of the world.

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