List of ship commissionings in 1897
The list of ship commissionings in 1897 includes a chronological list of all ships commissioned in 1897.
| Operator | Ship | Flag | Class and type | Pennant | Other notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February |  French Navy
|
Jauréguiberry | Pre-dreadnought battleship | |||
| 8 June |  Royal Navy
|
Jupiter | Majestic-class battleship | |||
| 8 June | Royal Navy
|
Mars | Majestic-class battleship | |||
| 16 June |  United States Navy
|
Iowa | Unique battleship | |||
| 17 August |  Imperial Japanese Navy
|
Fuji | Fuji-class battleship | |||
| 9 September | Imperial Japanese Navy
|
Yashima | Fuji-class battleship |
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