HMS Hydra (1838)

HMS Hydra was the lead ship of her class of wooden steam paddle sloops of the British Royal Navy, launched in 1838 at Chatham Dockyard. After taking part in operations during Syrian War in 1840, she then served on anti-slavery operations and also as a survey vessel. She was scrapped in 1870.

HMS Hydra (1838)

HMS Hydra was the lead ship of her class of wooden steam paddle sloops of the British Royal Navy, launched in 1838 at Chatham Dockyard. After taking part in operations during Syrian War in 1840, she then served on anti-slavery operations and also as a survey vessel. She was scrapped in 1870.