| Name: | BETA |
| Type: | Cargo Ship |
| Launched: | 19/08/1879 |
| Completed: | 09/1879 |
| Builder: | John Readhead & Co |
| Yard: | Lawe Yard, South Shields |
| Yard Number: | 152 |
| Dimensions: | 1308grt, 779nrt, 249.0 x 32.7 x 17.3ft |
| Engines: | C2cyl (28.75 & 53 x 33ins), 125nhp |
| Engines by: | John Readhead & Co, South Shields |
| Propulsion: | 1 x Screw |
| Construction: | Iron |
| Reg Number: | 79223 |
| History: | |
| 11/09/1879 | Wilson, Taylor & Co, North Shields |
| 1882 | G Stathopulo, Syra; renamed LESBOS |
| 1900 | Globe Soc Belge de Navigation SA (F Siebert), Antwerp |
| 1900 | Renamed CAP TARIFA |
| 1908 | Mercure Soc Anon Belge de Navigation (F Siebert), Antwerp |
| 21/07/1908 | Sank |
| Comments: | 21/07/1908: Foundered off the Burlings |
| On a voyage from Oran to Antwerp carrying general cargo |
Shields Daily Gazette, Wednesday, 20/08/1879