HMS Racehorse
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HMS Racehorse

1757 sloop-of-war


Service Entry
1757
Operator
Royal Navy
Vessel Type
sloop-of-war
Aliases
Marquis de Vaudreuil and HMS Thunder

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HMS Racehorse was a 22-gun Royal Navy ship built in 1757. The ship was active during the Seven Years' War and was known for its speed and agility. It participated in various naval battles and operations, including the capture of several enemy vessels. HMS Racehorse had a crew of around 160 men and was commanded by notable British naval officers. The ship was eventually sold out of service in 1763. HMS Racehorse played a significant role in British naval history during the 18th century, showcasing the importance of smaller, maneuverable ships in naval warfare.

This description has been generated using GPT-3.5-TURBO based on the Vessel's wikidata information and then modified by ShipIndex.org staff.

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Racehorse (H.M. Ship, Commander Southby R.N., Master, ? tons, 18 Guns, from the port of Auckland to Port Jackson, New South Wales 19th May 1847) Subscribe to view
Racehorse (Sloop, 18 guns) Subscribe to view
Racehorse, 1757-1775, Ship slop, 18 gun, purchased Subscribe to view
Racehorse, British unrated ship-sloop (1757) Subscribe to view
Racehorse, H.M.S. (18-gun sloop, 438 bm, 110'0"x 31'0", Plymouth DY 1830) Subscribe to view