HMS Calypso (1883) (6th)
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This the sixth ship to carry the name HMS Calypso was a
16-gun, steel screw corvette. Built at Chatham Dockyard, launched 07-Jun-1883, 235ft long, 44ft 6in wide and displacing 2,770 tons. Armed with 4 x 6in and 12 x 5in guns. Used as a training ship by the Newfoundland Government 02-Sep-1902. Renamed Briton 15-Feb-1916. Sold 07-Apr-1922.
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