Ixion
Ship Number
1417
Vessel Type
Passenger / Cargo Ship
Built
Belfast
Yard
Musgrave Yard
Slip Number
15
Launch Date
July 28, 1950
Launched By
Mrs L D Holt
Delivered
January 5, 1951
Owner
Ocean Steamship Co.
Weight
10125 grt
BP Length
485 feet
Breadth
69 feet
No. of Screws
Single
Speed (approx)
18.5 knots
Propulsion
Steam, Double Reduction Geared Turbines
Official No.
183801
Registered
Liverpool
Fate
Scrapped
 Ixion

She was completed in January 1951 for Ocean Steam Ship Companies Australian service.
 
After twenty one years service she was sold to Salvamiento y Demolici S. A. at Villaneuva y Geltru in Spain for demolition in March 1972.
 
Whilst approaching her demolition berth she ran aground and the breakers refused to take delivery until she was correctly berthed.