| History | |
|---|---|
| Name | Ibis |
| Owner | British Government |
| Builder | Fairfield Shipbuilding and Engineering, Govan, Scotland |
| Yard number | 295 |
| Completed | 1886 |
| Status | Active (2004) |
| Notes | Laid up at Cairo |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Exploration Vessel |
| Propulsion | Stern Paddle |
The Ibis was a paddle-propelled steamship built in 1886 at Fairfield Shipbuilding and Engineering, Govan, Scotland for the British Government's Nile Expedition.[1]