Three ships of the British Royal Navy

Royal Navy

The Royal Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Founded in the 16th century, it is the oldest service branch and is known as the Senior Service...

 have been named HMS Octavia:
, a 50 gun fourth rate launched in August 1859 and converted to a screw frigate in 1861. Broken up in 1876., an Admiralty M class destroyer

Admiralty M class destroyer

The M class, more properly known as the Admiralty M class, were a class of 85 destroyers built for the Royal Navy that saw service during World War I...

 originally named HMS Oryx but renamed whilst under construction. Launched in June 1916 and sold in November 1921., an Algerine class minesweeper

Algerine class minesweeper

The Algerine-class was a class of minesweepers of the Royal Navy and the Commonwealth. 110 ships of the class were launched between 1942 and 1944 and served in World War II....

launched in December 1942 and sold for breaking up in April 1950.