Ibis (1886)

The Ibis was a paddle-propelled steamship built in 1886 at Fairfield Shipbuilding and Engineering, Govan, Scotland for the British Government's Nile Expedition.[1]

History
NameIbis
OwnerBritish Government
BuilderFairfield Shipbuilding and Engineering, Govan, Scotland
Yard number295
Completed1886
StatusActive (2004)
NotesLaid up at Cairo
General characteristics
Class and typeExploration Vessel
PropulsionStern Paddle

See also

References

  1. Clydebuilt Database - Shipping Times, Stuart Cameron


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