HMS Mars

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Mars, 1896
Type: 1st Class pre-Dreadnought Battleship ; Armament 4 x 46-ton 12 " in pairs ; 12 x 6 " qf ; 16 x 3" qf 12 pdr ; 4 x 3 pdr ; TT
Launched : 30 Mar 1896 ; Disposal date or year : 9 May 1921
Disposal Details : Sold For breaking
Displacement: 14900 tons
Propulsion: Complement: 757
Machinery notes: 10,000 ND ; 12000 hpi ; Speed ; 17.5 knots ;
Notes:

26 Jun 1897 Present at the Naval Review at Spithead in celebration of the Diamond Jubilee.

2 Jan 1912 Recommissioned at Devonport.

Aug 1914 Third Fleet - The Humber. Tender to Hannibal.

1919 Harbour Depot Ship.

ADM 156/17 Question of disposal of R.N.R. and R.N.V.R. Officers after Court Martial and whether they should be carried on Ships Books from date of tral. Lieut Cdr T. McDonald R.N.R. HMS MARS. Excessive drinking etc. 1915-1920.