Volatile Mark C. Steam paddle tug.700 tons, Length 144ft, Breadth 27.5ft. Steam reciprocating engines DC IHP 1250. Speed 12 knots. Built by Barclay Curle SB (as Volcano) and launched 21st September 1899. Renamed VOLATILE 12.18. Broken up by Wards Shipbreakers of Grays Essex in 1957. Commanded by W.L.Bailey (my Grandfather), in Portsmouth, towards the end of her career.