HMS Achilles, launched in 1863, was a 20-gun Ariadne-class wooden screw corvette of the Royal Navy. The ship played a significant role in the New Zealand Wars and the Battle of Tauranga during the 1860s. Achilles was later decommissioned and converted into a training ship in 1870 before being hulked as a floating depot in 1888. The vessel was used as a boys' training school until being sold for scrap in 1904. HMS Achilles had a crew of around 370 men and was armed with a mix of guns including 7-inch and 64-pounder guns. The ship's service history included deployments to various locations such as the Mediterranean, South America, the West Indies, and the Pacific. Throughout its active years, HMS Achilles participated in various operations and missions, showcasing the naval power and capabilities of the Royal Navy during the 19th century.

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