| Name: | CYDONIA |
| Type: | Bulk Carrier |
| Launched: | 21/07/1955 |
| Completed: | 10/1955 |
| Builder: | John Readhead & Sons Ltd |
| Yard: | West Yard, South Shields |
| Yard Number: | 584 |
| Dimensions: | 6231grt, 3219nrt, 8150dwt, 433.9 x 57.0 x 24.1ft |
| Engines: | T3cyl (24.5, 40 & 68 x 45ins) + LP turbine, 3350ihp |
| Engines by: | John Readhead & Sons Ltd |
| Propulsion: | 1 x Screw, 12.0knots |
| Construction: | Steel |
| Reg Number: | 148822 |
| History: | |
| 27/10/1955 | Stag Line Ltd (J Robinson & Sons), North Shields |
| 29/08/1969 | Republic Maritime Corporation, Monrovia; renamed VERMONT I |
| 09/1972 | Renaissance Shipping Co, Monrovia; renamed RENAISSANCE |
| 1973 | Cristobal Navigation Corporation, Monrovia; renamed EDITH |
| 1974 | Anchor Marine Enterprises Ltd, Monrovia; renamed JOY |
| 08/06/1977 | Sank |
| Comments: | 08/06/1977: Sank about 100 miles SE of the Mississippi River |
| after engine room explosions while under tow due to rudder problems | |
| On a voyage from Acajutla to New Orleans with a cargo of sugar |
Above photo as CYDONIA is courtesy of Malcolm Cranfield
Above photo as CYDONIA is courtesy of Malcolm Cranfield
Above photo as CYDONIA is courtesy of Malcolm Cranfield
Above photo as CYDONIA is courtesy of Richard Cox