Mars as a training ship on River Tay, circa 1902 | |
History | |
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United Kingdom | |
Name | HMS Mars |
Builder | Chatham Dockyard |
Laid down | December 1839 |
Launched | 1 July 1848 |
Fate | Sold, 1929 |
General characteristics [1] | |
Class and type | Vanguard-class ship of the line |
Tons burthen | 2576 bm |
Length | 190 ft (58 m) (gundeck) |
Beam | 56 ft 9 in (17.30 m) |
Depth of hold | 22 ft 6 in (6.86 m) |
Propulsion | Sails |
Sail plan | Full-rigged ship |
Armament |
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