HMS Tyne was a Royal Navy store ship, originally constructed as a merchant vessel named Mariotis by Charles Mitchell of Low Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne. Launched on 19 January 1878 as yard number 354 for the Moss Steam Ship Company of Liverpool, she was acquired by the Admiralty shortly thereafter, on 8 March 1878, and was completed by June of the same year. The vessel’s specifications are not detailed in the provided content, but her role as a store ship indicates her primary function was logistical support, providing supplies and personnel to other naval vessels. Under the command of Commander John Edward Stokes from 12 March 1879, HMS Tyne served in various capacities throughout her career. Notably, on 31 August 1880, she was involved in delivering personnel to HMS London in Zanzibar, reflecting her operational reach in distant stations. In October 1886, HMS Tyne ran aground at Sheerness, Kent, but was subsequently refloated and found to be undamaged, demonstrating her seaworthiness and resilience. By May 1902, she was stationed at Malta en route to the China station with a new crew for the ship Hermionee. Early 1903 saw her back in the Mediterranean, participating in a three-week cruise around the Greek islands near Corfu with other ships of the station. By February 1913, HMS Tyne had transitioned to a depot ship role for the 8th Patrol Flotilla based on the Nore, supporting a fleet comprising 23 torpedo boats. She continued in this capacity into July 1914, maintaining her logistical and support functions during a critical period leading into World War I. Her service ended when, on 16 November 1920, HMS Tyne sprang a leak and sank in the River Medway at Chatham, Kent, while awaiting sale. Her career highlights her longstanding role in logistical support and fleet operations within the Royal Navy during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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