HMS Racer was a Royal Navy Cruizer-class brig-sloop built in 1812 during the Napoleonic Wars. The ship was armed with sixteen 32-pounder carronades and two long 6-pounder guns, with a crew of 121 men. Racer served in the West Indies and participated in numerous skirmishes and engagements against French privateers and American ships during the War of 1812. Notably, the ship captured several enemy vessels, including the American privateer USS Dragoon in 1814. Racer also played a role in the British blockade of Chesapeake Bay. Following the end of the war, Racer was decommissioned in 1815 and eventually sold for scrap in 1832. The ship's service history reflects the intense naval operations of the early 19th century, showcasing the role of brig-sloops like Racer in patrolling and protecting British interests at sea.

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