HMS Boadicea was a Calypso-class corvette of the Royal Navy, launched in 1875. The ship was named after the British warrior queen Boudicca. Boadicea served primarily in the Pacific and East Indies, engaging in various duties such as protection of British interests and anti-piracy operations. The corvette had a displacement of 2,650 tons and was armed with a mix of guns, including 7-inch and 64-pounder guns. Boadicea also had a propulsion system that combined both sail and steam power. During her service, the ship underwent various modifications, including the addition of a poop deck. HMS Boadicea was eventually sold for scrap in 1906, marking the end of her active naval career.

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