120208: SS Madam Midas (119158)
The SS Silvia was a Cargo Steamer built by Clyde Shipbuilding & Engineering Co Ltd, Glasgow in 1904 for Neil James & Co, Glasgow.
Sold to T G Beatley & Son, London and renamed Madam Midas in 1920, resold to Katano Kisen Gomei Kaisha, Kobe, Japan and renamed Ryusei Maru Read. She was wrecked when she ran aground in Tateyama Harbour.
Details
- Record Type:
- Boat
- Also Known As:
- SS Silvia; SS Ryusei Maru Read
- Type Of Boat:
- Cargo Steamer
- Registration:
- 119158
- Date Launched:
- 12 Aug 1904
- Record Maintained by:
- CEP