The Aris during the Greek War of Independence
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History | |
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Greece | |
Name | Aris |
Launched | 1807 |
Commissioned | 1821 |
Decommissioned | 1921 |
Fate | Scuttled, 25 March 1921 |
General characteristics | |
Type | Brig |
Displacement | 350 long tons (356 t) |
Length | 30.5 m (100 ft) |
Beam | 8.8 m (29 ft) |
Draught | 4.9 m (16 ft) |
Sail plan | Square rig |
Complement | 82 |
Armament |
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The brig Aris (Greek: Άρης, named after the god of war, Ares), was one of the most distinguished Greek ships during the Greek War of Independence and continued to serve in the Greek Navy until the early 20th century as a training ship.