Greek brig Aris

The Aris during the Greek War of Independence
History
Greece
NameAris
Launched1807
Commissioned1821
Decommissioned1921
FateScuttled, 25 March 1921
General characteristics
TypeBrig
Displacement350 long tons (356 t)
Length30.5 m (100 ft)
Beam8.8 m (29 ft)
Draught4.9 m (16 ft)
Sail planSquare rig
Complement82
Armament
  • As built:
  • 16 × 12-pounder cannon
  • Later
  • 2 × 12-pounder cannon
  • 10 × 24-pounder carronades

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.