HMS Racer
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HMS Racer

1810 Decoy-class cutter


Operator
Royal Navy
Vessel Type
cutter, Decoy-class cutter

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HMS Racer was a Royal Navy schooner built in 1810 and saw active service during the Napoleonic Wars. The ship was armed with twelve guns and primarily operated in the waters around the British Isles. HMS Racer had a successful career, capturing several enemy vessels during her service. In 1813, the ship was involved in a notable engagement with a French privateer, resulting in the capture of the enemy vessel. After the end of the Napoleonic Wars, HMS Racer was decommissioned and sold into civilian service. The ship was eventually lost at sea in 1826, highlighting the dangers faced by naval vessels during this era. HMS Racer's service history provides valuable insights into the role of schooners in naval warfare during the early 19th century and their contributions to British maritime dominance.

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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