HMS Orpheus (1860)

The HMS Orpheus was a wooden screw sloop of the Royal Navy, launched in 1860. She was a vessel of the Ophelia class, and served primarily in colonial duties. Notable features included her relatively shallow draft, making her suitable for operating in shallower waters than many of her contemporaries. Her armament likely consisted of a mixture of cannons typical for vessels of her class and time period, though precise details vary across sources.

Specific deployments and engagements throughout her career are not widely documented in readily accessible sources. More detailed information regarding her operational history, including participation in any significant naval actions or notable voyages, is required to complete this entry fully. Records of her ultimate fate are needed to properly conclude the entry. Further research is necessary to fill the gaps in her history.