HMS Alacrity
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Several ships of the Royal Navy have been named HMS Alacrity:
- Alacrity, launched in 1885, was a Surprise-class 3rd class cruiser, sold in 1913.
- Surprise, launched in 1885, was the lead ship of her class of 3rd class cruisers. She was renamed Alacrity in 1913 and served on the China station until she was broken up in 1919.
- Alacrity (U60), launched in 1944, was a Modified Black Swan-class sloop that served in World War II and was broken up in 1956.
- Alacrity (F174), launched in 1974, was a Type 21 frigate that served in the Falklands War. She was sold to Pakistan in 1994 and renamed Badr.