SS Archimedes History Name: Archimedes Namesake: Archimedes of Syracuse Owner: Ship Propeller Company Builder: Henry Wimshurst, Cost: £10,500 Launched: 18 October 1838 Completed: 1839 Maiden voyage: 2 May 1839 In service: 2 May 1839 Refit: As a sailing ship, date unknown Fate: Reportedly grounded and sank in the mouth of the Meuse River, 1 March 1864 51°55′6″N 4°3′2″E﻿ / ﻿51.91833°N 4.05056°E﻿ / 51.91833; 4.05056.