on 8 Jun 2011 Mick O Rourke wrote: I am looking for some information on the SS. Florida. She was first registered in Newcastle in 1860 as Malacca O.N 29107 1452 ntr 250hp She is not listed in MNL 1861 Listed in MNL 1864 as Florida Registered in Liverpool. Listed in MNL 1867 as owned by "The British & American Steam Navigation Company, Liverpool" ? http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/lines/basn.htm this company had ceased trading in 1841. Her register was closed in June 1867 <snip> Also the British & American Steam Navigation Company, famous for the SS Sirius, did this company wind up in 1841 or continue. >>>>>>>>> Another British & American Steam Navigation Co Ltd was established in 1865, but did not last long - in liquidation in 1867. Registered Company No 2160C. David