The SS Ixion was a Dutch cargo vessel built in 1892 by Scotts & Company at their shipyard in Greenock, United Kingdom. She measured 108.1 meters (354 feet 8 inches) in length, with a beam of 13 meters (42 feet 8 inches) and a depth of 8.1 meters (26 feet 7 inches). With a gross register tonnage of approximately 3,489 GRT, the ship was powered by a triple expansion steam engine that drove a single screw propeller, rated at 2,285 indicated horsepower, enabling her to navigate the busy maritime routes of the early 20th century. Originally operated by the Blue Funnel Line, she was transferred in September 1902 to the company's Dutch subsidiary, Nederlandsche Stoomvaart Maatschappij Oceaan. The vessel's service history includes her role in transporting cargo such as copra and tobacco from Tanjung Priok to Amsterdam, reflecting her importance in trade between the Dutch East Indies and Europe. Tragically, the SS Ixion met her end on October 1, 1911, when a fire broke out in one of her coal bunkers off the coast of the Netherlands East Indies. The fire led to her sinking, resulting in the loss of 24 crew members out of her complement of 47. The remaining 23 crew members survived after being rescued by the British steamer Good Hope. Her sinking was a notable maritime disaster of the period, highlighting the dangers of coal-powered vessels and the risks involved in maritime commerce in that era. The name SS Ixion was later revived when another vessel was launched just 14 months after her sinking, reflecting her continued significance in maritime history.

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