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Mariner-class gunvessel
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Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft · United Kingdom · 1888
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Mariner-classgunvessel

Mariner-class gunvessel
Mariner-class gunvessel Photo: w:Royal Navy · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Speed
30
Firepower
40
Agility
45
Sensors
10
Range
50
Sea-Keeping
55
Affordability
70
Survivability
35
Versatility
50
Technology
20
Origin United Kingdom
ManufacturerHMNB Devonport, Malta Dockyard, Milford Haven Shipbuilding
CategoryPatrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft
EraPre-WWI / Industrial Age
In service1888–1893
Operators1 countries
Quantity6
Data Quality84%
38
Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft MASS Rating
8/114
Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
193/387
All-Time
Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft · 10 axes scored
Speed
30
Firepower
40
Agility
45
Sensors
10
Range
50
Sea-Keeping
55
Affordability
70
Survivability
35
Versatility
50
Technology
20
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the patrol boats & fast attack craft category.
01 / Overview
Mariner-class gunvessel
Production
1888–1893
Quantity
6
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PATROL BOATS & FAST ATTACK CRAFT · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
8
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
38
patrol boats & fast attack craft category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the patrol boats & fast attack craft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification7MOD.7
  • Hull ClassificationComposite ship
  • Ship Typegunvessel
  • Builder / ShipyardDevonport Dockyard, Malta Dockyard, Milford Haven Shipbuilding Co
  • Laid Down1883
  • Commissioned1883
  • Ships in Class6
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement1MOD.1
  • Light Displacement970 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (overall)50.9 m
  • Beam9.75 m
  • Draft4.27 m
◇Complement2MOD.2
  • Total Complement126
  • Air Wing Personnel0
◆Propulsion9MOD.9
  • Propulsion Type*2-cylinder horizontal compound-expansion steam engine *Single screw
  • Arrangement (CODAG/COGAG…)single screw
  • Number of Engines1
  • Shaft Power634 kW
  • Shafts / Screws1
  • Top Speed11.5 kn
  • Cruise Speed10 kn
  • Range2,100
  • Nuclear-PoweredNo
▤Gun Armament4MOD.4
  • Main GunBL 5 inch gun Mk I - V
  • Main Gun Calibre127 mm
  • Main Gun Count8
  • Secondary Guns1 light gun, 8 machine guns
▲Underwater Warfare4MOD.4
◎Aviation5MOD.5
◈Sensors & Combat Systems3MOD.3
▣Survivability5MOD.5
◇Fleet Status8MOD.8
  • Completed6
  • Active0
  • Under Construction0
  • Planned6
  • Cancelled0
  • Lost0
  • Retired6
  • Preserved0
◆Armour3MOD.3
  • Armournone
  • Belt Armour0 mm
  • Deck Armour0 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1888Production started
  2. 1893Production ended
138
years in service
5
years in production
6
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📚 Sources
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