MV Nyon

Half of the Nyon dragged into the docks of Bolnes
History
NameNyon
Owner
  • Suisse-Atlantique Societé de Navigation Maritime SA (1952–56)
  • Helica SA (1956–62)
Operator
  • Suisse-Atlantique Societé de Navigation Maritime SA (1952–56)
  • Suisse Outremer SA de Gérance et d'Affretement Maritimes (1956–58)
  • Suisse-Atlantique Societé de Navigation Maritime SA (1958–62)
Port of registry Basel, Switzerland
BuilderC Van der Giessen & Zoon
Yard number760
Launched16 July 1952
In service17 October 1952
Out of service15 June 1962
Identification
  • Swiss Official Number 050
  • Code Letters HBFC
FateSank 1962
General characteristics
Tonnage
  • 4,956 GRT (1952–58)
  • 5,364 GRT (1959–62)
  • 2,894 NRT (1952–58)
  • 3,065 NRT (1959–62)
  • 9,540 DWT (1952–58)
  • 10,003 DWT (1959–62)
Length
  • 136.29 m (447 ft 2 in) (1952–58)
  • 141.69 m (464 ft 10 in) (1959–62)
Beam17.52 m (57 ft 6 in)
Draught7.52 m (24 ft 8 in)
Installed power3,500 hp (2,600 kW)
PropulsionDiesel engine
Speed12.5 knots (23.2 km/h)
Crew33

Nyon was a 5,364 GRT cargo ship that was built in 1952. She ran aground in 1958, and was cut in two in order to salvage her. The stern section was salvaged and a new bow section built and fitted in 1959. She served until 1962 when she was involved in a collision with another ship and sank.

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