Vessel Profile

Calypso (H.M.C.S.)

Calypso (H.M.C.S.)
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Story

This corvette, (screw) was built in 1883 by H.M. Dockyard (Chatham).

Historical Notes

In 2007 the hulk is reported to be laying at Lewisport NL Canada.

Owners & Masters

In 1883 she was a warship of the Royal Navy.

In 1902 she was owned by the Government of Newfoundland as a naval Training Ship.

In 1916 she was returned to the Royal Navy.

In 1922 she was sold as a store hulk.

References

  • Freeman, David J. (2000)
  • J.J. Colledge and Ben Warlow (2010) Ships of the Royal Navy. Casemate Oxford UK
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