Illyrian
Ship Number
49
Vessel Type
Cargo Ship
Built
Belfast
Launch Date
31 August 1867
Delivered
25 September 1867
Owner
J. Bibby Sons & Co.
Weight
2931 grt
BP Length
390 feet
Breadth
37 feet
No. of Screws
Single
Speed (approx)
10 knots
Propulsion
Direct Acting (D.A.) - Diameter of cylinders 60" - Stroke 45"
Official No.
60019
Registered
Liverpool
Fate
Wrecked
Illyrian

[Harland and Wolff]
Sister of the Istrian and Iberian she was launched on 31st August 1867 and delivered to Bibby's for the Mediterranean trade on 25th September.
 
She was purchased by Frederick Leyland & Company on 1st January 1873 and on 8th April 1876 joined the Liverpool to Boston service.
 
In 1878 she was compounded by G. Forrester & Company
 
On 15th May 1884 she was wrecked on Cape Clear, Ireland in fog with no loss of life, she was on voyage from Liverpool to Boston with wool, whiskey & brandy.