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Name: EMPIRE FAWLEY
Type: Cargo Ship
Launched: 25/04/1945
Completed: 05/1945
Builder: J Readhead & Sons Ltd
Yard: South Shields
Yard Number: 545
Dimensions: 7392grt, 5273nrt, 431.2 x 56.3 x 35.6ft
Engines: T3cyl (24.5, 39 & 70 x 48ins), 415nhp
Engines by: Vickers-Armstrong Ltd, Barrow
Propulsion: 1 x Screw, 11.0knots
Construction: Steel
Reg Number: 180221
History:
05/1941 Ministry of War Transport, South Shields
1946 Clan Line Steamers Ltd, Glasgow; renamed CLAN MACKINLAY
02/11/1962 Broken up
Comments: 02/11/1962: Broken up at Hong Kong by Peninsular Shipbreaking Co


Above photo as EMPIRE FAWLEY is copyright of Tyne & Wear Museums

Above photo as CLAN MACKINLAY courtesy of John Crossland

Above photo as CLAN MACKINLAY courtesy of John Crossland