S.Y .Sylvana by Beken – vintage photo around 1920s with original frame
Embossed on right bottom corner
Beken&son
Cowes.L.W
Sylvana
built by Ailsa Shipbuilding Company,
Yard No 177
Engines by Shipbuilders
Propulsion: Twin screw, triple exp 6cy
Built: 1907
Ship Type: Steam Yacht
Tonnage: 421 grt
Length: 175 feet 11
Breadth: 24 feet 7
Owner History:
Wm. K.Millar, London
1913 Marion G.Thornton, London
1922 Courtney Morgan, London
1924 Mrs Katherine Mackinnon, London
1937 Hubert S.Price, Southampton
1942 The Admiralty as danlayer and minesweeper depot
1949 Epirotiki SS Nav Co, Piraeus - Renamed Pindos
1956 John Tripos, Piraeus
1965 Renamed Aris
Auxiliary Patrol Vessel, Requisitioned Steam Yacht 067. 2 x 12pdr - Commissioned 12/4/1915 - 10/2/1919
12/1939 hired as a danlayer, HMS Sylvana P.No.4.90 - 11/1942 purchased by the RN - 1944 Minesweeper Depot Ship - 1946 Sold