HMS Orpheus was a British Royal Navy ship launched in 1809 with a primary role as a 32-gun fifth-rate frigate. The ship had a distinguished service record in various engagements, including the War of 1812 against the United States and the Napoleonic Wars. HMS Orpheus also participated in anti-piracy operations in the West Indies. In 1814, the ship was converted into a 24-gun sixth-rate post ship, reflecting changes in naval warfare tactics. HMS Orpheus was eventually decommissioned in 1827 and broken up in 1830. The ship's legacy lives on through various paintings and depictions in naval history books.

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