HMS Orpheus (1860)

HMS Orpheus (1860)

HMS Orpheus was a Jason-class Royal Navy corvette that served as the flagship of the Australian squadron. Orpheus sank off the west coast of Auckland, New Zealand on 7 February 1863: 189 crew out of the ship's complement of 259 died in the disaster, making it the worst maritime tragedy to occur in New Zealand waters.

Read more about HMS Orpheus (1860):  The Ship, Background, The Wreck, The Wonga Wonga, Aftermath, Protection

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