HMS Hazard was a Cherokee-class brig-sloop of the Royal Navy built in 1837. The ship served primarily in anti-slavery patrols off the coast of Africa, where it intercepted several slave ships. HMS Hazard also saw action during the First Opium War with China in the 1840s. The ship was later used for surveying duties in the Mediterranean and the Red Sea. In 1854, HMS Hazard played a crucial role in the Crimean War as a supply ship, supporting British forces during the Siege of Sevastopol. The ship was eventually decommissioned in 1864 and sold for scrap. HMS Hazard's service history highlights its versatile roles in naval operations, from anti-slavery efforts to wartime support missions, reflecting the diverse tasks undertaken by Royal Navy vessels during the 19th century.

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