| Name: | TYNE launched as MAREOTIS |
| Type: | Military Transport |
| Launched: | 19/01/1878 |
| Completed: | 06/1878 |
| Builder: | C Mitchell & Co |
| Yard: | Low Walker |
| Yard Number: | 354 |
| Dimensions: | 2141grt, 1392nrt, 320.0 x 34.0x 24.6ft |
| Engines: | C2cyl (35 & 70 x 48ins), 250nhp |
| Engines by: | R & W Hawthorn, Newcastle |
| Propulsion: | 1 x Screw |
| Construction: | Iron |
| Armament: | 2 x 1 x 24pdr guns |
| History: | |
| 08/03/1878 | The Admiralty; renamed TYNE |
| 15/11/1920 | Sank |
| Comments: | Ordered by Moss Steam Ship Co Ltd, Liverpool |
| 08/03/1878: Purchased by the Admiralty | |
| 15/11/1920: Foundered in a gale off Sheerness whilst awaiting sale |
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Shields Daily Gazette, Wednesday, 12/06/1878