Benin
Ship Number
169
Vessel Type
Cargo Ship
Built
Belfast
Launch Date
7 June 1884
Delivered
24 July 1884
Owner
African Steamship Co.
Weight
2215 grt
BP Length
330 feet
Breadth
36-6 feet
No. of Screws
Single
Speed (approx)
9.5 knots
Propulsion
Triple expansion reciprocating engine, 200 hp by H&W
Official No.
89603
Registered
London
Fate
Scrapped
 Benin

[The Elder Dempster Fleet History: 1852-1985]

1901 transferred to Cia Interinsulares Canarias, renamed Almirante Diaz, 1902 transferred back, renamed Benin, 1905 sold to Greece, renamed Maraslis.
 
May, 1911 was sold for scrap and dismantled in Barcelona.