SS Daphne was a ship which sank moments after her launching at the shipyard of Alexander Stephen and Sons in Govan, Glasgow, Scotland, on 3 July 1883.

Around 200 workmen were on board the ship at the time it was launched, ready to begin fitting out work as soon as she was properly afloat.

As the Daphne moved into the river, the anchors failed to stop the ship's forward progress.

The current of the river caught Daphne and flipped her over onto her port side, sinking her in deep water.

The cause of the disaster was reported to be little initial stability combined with too much loose gear and too many people on board.