HMS Hydra

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HMS Hydra is the name of the following ships in the Royal Navy:

  • HMS Hydra (1778) , sixth class ship with 24 guns, launched in 1778, sold in 1783
  • HMS Hydra (1797) , fifth class frigate with 38 guns, launched in 1797, sold in 1820
  • HMS Hydra (1838) , paddle steamer with 4 guns, launched in 1838, sold in 1870
  • HMS Hydra (1871) , tower ship of the Cyclops class brig with 4 cannons, launched in 1871, sold in 1903
  • HMS Hydra (1912) , Acheron-class destroyer, launched in 1912, sold in 1921
  • HMS Hydra (1942) , Algerine-class mine sweeper, launched in 1942, damaged in 1944, scrapped in 1945
  • HMS Hydra (1965) , research vessel, launched in 1965, sold to Indonesia in 1986, in Dewi Kembar renamed