MV Nyon

	Half of the Nyon dragged into the docks of Bolnes
History
Name	Nyon
Owner	Suisse-Atlantique Societé de Navigation Maritime SA (1952–56); Helica SA (1956–62);
Operator	Suisse-Atlantique Societé de Navigation Maritime SA (1952–56); Suisse Outremer SA de Gérance et d'Affretement Maritimes (1956–58); Suisse-Atlantique Societé de Navigation Maritime SA (1958–62);
Port of registry	Basle, Switzerland
Builder	C Van der Giessen & Zoon
Yard number	760
Launched	16 July 1952
In service	17 October 1952
Out of service	15 June 1962
Identification	Swiss Official Number 050; Code Letters HBFC; ;
Fate	Sank 1962
General characteristics
Tonnage	4,956 GRT (1952–58); 5,364 GRT (1959–62); 2,894 NRT (1952–58); 3,065 NRT (1959–62); 9,540 DWT (1952–58); 10,003 DWT (1959–62);
Length	136.29 m (447 ft 2 in) (1952–58); 141.69 m (464 ft 10 in) (1959–62);
Beam	17.52 m (57 ft 6 in)
Draught	7.52 m (24 ft 8 in)
Installed power	3,500 hp (2,600 kW)
Propulsion	Diesel engine
Speed	12.5 knots (23.2 km/h)
Crew	33

Nyon was a 5,364 GRT cargo ship that was built in 1952. She ran aground in 1958, and was cut in two in order to salvage her. The stern section was salvaged and a new bow section built and fitted in 1959. She served until 1962 when she was involved in a collision with another ship and sank.

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